Evelyn M. Knuth

Evelyn M. Knuth, 86, of Middle Point, died at 4 p.m. Monday, November 23, 2015, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima.

She was born February 16, 1929, in Pickaway County, the daughter of Charles Vernon and Jessie Belle (Haddix) Mettler, who both preceded her in death.

She is survived by her children, Jessie (Danny) Chesbro of Van Wert, George (Toni) Searfoss of Haviland, Evelyn (Don) Mercer of Antwerp, Edward and William Knuth of Middle Point, Sonny (Lorna) Jewell of Grover Hill, Everett (Sophie) Jewell of Texas, Kathleen (Tom) Hawk of Indianapolis, Indiana, and Helen Richardson of Delphos; a special niece, Sandy (John) Oliver of Van Wert; many grandchildren, and great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

A daughter, Darlene Jewell Dawson; and siblings Robert Jewell, Jacque Jewell, Chuck Searfoss, Jilda Searfoss Yoh, and Earnest Jewell, also preceded her in death.

Evelyn had been a home health care provider and had attended Pioneer Christian Ministry Church in Van Wert.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 28, at Brickner Funeral Home in Van Wert, with the Rev. Charles Oliver officiating. Burial will follow in Auglaize Chapel Church of God Cemetery.

Calling hours are from 2-8 p.m. Friday, November 27, and an hour prior to services Saturday at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials: To the family.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.bricknerfuneralhome.com or emailed to bricknerfuneralhome@bright.net.