Baird-Freeman Funeral Home

221 North Meridian Street

Portland, Indiana 47371

260-726-7171

Patricia A. Stoker, age 83, of Portland passed away on Monday April 7, 2024 in IU Health Jay County Hospital.  She was born in Lima, Ohio on August 17, 1941 the daughter of Joseph and Martha (Bates) Osterloh.

Patricia grew up in St. Mary's, Ohio and moved to Portland as an adult.  She was married to Russell Martin and he preceded her in death.  She worked at CTS in Berne for 38 years.  In 1995 she moved to Lafayette, Indiana where she retired and became a Home Health Aid where she helped many people with their end of life journeys.  She was a great mom and worked so hard to provide for her four children.  Pat was well traveled and enjoyed her winters in Myrtle Beach the most.  We will miss her laugh and her sharp wit.

Surviving is three children Todd Stoker of Brookston, Indiana, Terri Ashley of Portland and Tamara Stoker-Stoltz of Oak Park, Florida, one grandson Trenton Stoker of Brookton, Indiana.  She was preceded in death by a son Timothy Stoker.

There will be no funeral services.  Baird-Freeman Funeral Home in Portland are handling the arrangements.  Memorials can be made to the Jay County Humane Society.  Online condolences at www.bairdfreeman.com