Dorthy Marie Trisel

Dorthy Marie Trisel, 94, formerly of Van Wert and Mendon, died at 3:30 a.m. Sunday, July 6, 2014, at The Laurels of Shane Hill in Rockford.

She was born March 19, 1920, in Ohio City, the daughter of the late Lewis J. and Stella Heneretta (Smith) Agler. On June 17, 1939, she married Arthur P. “Budd” Trisel, who preceded her in death.

Survivors include a daughter, Judy Hone of Portland, Indiana; two sons, Jan “Jake” (Lisa) Trisel of Van Wert and Gary (Pam) Trisel of Mendon; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great-grandchildren.

Five brothers, Paul R., Kenneth, Clifford Marcell, Rex Eugene and Pete J. Agler; two sisters, Treva L. Fowler and Agatha Eileen Soule; a grandson; two granddaughters; and a great-grandson, also preceded her in death.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 10, at Mendon Church of God, with Pastor Dean Bruce officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Ohio City.

Calling hours are from 2-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, at Cowan & Son Funeral Home in Van Wert, and an hour prior to services Thursday at the church.

Online condolences may be left at www.cowanfuneralhome.com.