Frances L. Weesner

Frances L. Weesner, age 86, of rural Portland passed away Wednesday May 22, 2024. She was born in Portland on September 8, 1937 the daughter of Ray and Norene (Redford) Rines. She was married on September 8, 1957 to Duane Weesner and he passed away on August 31, 2009. Frances was a farm wife, worked in county government for over twenty years and had also worked at the Jay Garment. She was a member of Fairview United Methodist Church, was a 4-H Leader for many years and served on the Jay County Fairboard. She was a 1955 Portland High School graduate and also was a seamstress.
Surviving are one son Gary Weesner (wife Kimbra) of Lafayette, two daughters Beth Stephen (husband Jeff) of Portland and Nancy Snyder (husband Jeff) of Portland, one brother Howard Rines (wife Donna) of St. Paul, MN., Eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister Annelle Stratton.
Funeral services will be on Thursday May 30, 2024 at 10:00 AM in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home with Pastor Joe Hines presiding. Burial will follow in the Little Salamonia Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 3:00 – 7:00 PM. Memorials can be made to Heart to Heart Hospice or Fairview United Methodist Church.
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