Dorothy J. Kirkpatrick
July 25, 1923 — April 5, 2008
84, of Van Wert, died at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 5, 2008, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne, Ind.
She was born July 25, 1923, in Van Wert, the daughter of the late Wallace and Mary (Foulk) Smith. On October 18, 1947, she married William Paul Kirkpatrick, who preceded her in death on January 7, 1997.
Mrs. Kirkpatrick had been an employee of the former Continental Can Company, Van Wert Manufacturing and Big Lots Department Store, all in Van Wert. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Van Wert.
Survivors include two daughters, Bonnie J. Kirkpatrick of Van Wert, and Penny (Larry) Kouts, both of Van Wert; three grandchildren, Travis Lee Kouts of Fort Wayne, Ind., and Christina Ann Kouts and Chad Eugene Kouts, both of Van Wert; and two great-grandchildren, Dominick William Johnson and Braxton James Kouts, both of Van Wert.
Three brothers and three sisters also preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 8, at Brickner Funeral Home in Van Wert, with the Rev. Paul W. Miller officiating. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery in Van Wert.
Visitation is from 9 a.m. until the time of services Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family.