John E. Dearwester Obituary
John E. Dearwester of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away on July 14, 2026. John, born on September 28, 1932, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John E. Dearwester, Sr. and Naomi O. (Curl); his son Douglas B. Dearwester; his great grandchild Iris Dinovo; and his brothers, Harry and James Dearwester.
He is survived by: his wife Mary Sue Plank; his daughter Sheila Rutherford (Doug); his granddaughter Alicia Dinovo (Justin); his stepgrandson Dustin Rutherford; his great grandchildren, Keaton and Mayah Dinovo; his siblings, Ida Frederick, Frances Thatcher, Lucy Whitehead, William "Willie" Dearwester, Paul Dearwester, Homer Dearwester (Mary) and Kim Houchin (Don); his grandchildren, Brendan and Derrek Bolt; and his great grandchildren, Annabelle and Braden Bolt. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made in John's memory to the Logan County Cancer Society c/o Mary Rutan Foundations, 205 Palmer Avenue, Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311.
