Tailoring a legacy: 'Portage's seamstress' remembered for kind words, helping hand

Bridget Cooke
Apr 24, 2022
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042522-port-news-nona1 — Nona Lione, of Portage, died April 12 after more than 30 years as "Portage's seamstress."
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042522-port-news-nona2 — Lione, 70, of Portage, works on a piece of clothing, something she did regularly as "Portage's seamstress." Lione died unexpectedly April 12, leaving a gap in both the business community and for all of those she helped over more than 30 years.
MADLEEN PHOTOGRAPHY/Contributed

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042522-port-news-nona3 — Lione, right, accepts the Portage Area Chamber of Commerce rising star award from Brad Conrad, which she won in January 2013 for her work operating Nona's Tailoring and Tuxes in downtown Portage.
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