Dorothy Dettrow Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Dorothy Dettrow of Van Wert, Ohio, born in Hindman, Kentucky, who passed away on October 2, 2021, at the age of 74, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Dorothy Dettrow to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Joe Smith and Gertie Smith (Beverly); her son Joe Dettrow; and her brothers, Thurman, Sherman and Aaron Smith.

She is survived by: her husband Merle Dettrow of Van Wert; her sons, Norm Dettrow (Deb) of Van Wert, Jim Dettrow (Trish) of Van Wert and Jason Dettrow-Burns of Convoy; her siblings, Truman Smith (Charlene) of LaGrange, IN, Gary Smith of Convoy, Roy Smith (Patricia) of LaGrange, IN, Larry Smith (Arlene) of LaGrange, IN and Meletha Fields of Hazard, KY; her sister-in-law Shirley Smith of Sturgis, MI; her grandchildren, Stacie Couch (Matt), Brad Dettrow, Chloe Dettrow, Courtney Ramsey (Cory), Emily Dettrow, Abbey Dettrow, Chase Dettrow, Trey Dettrow, Griffin Dettrow, Jordan Dettrow (Rachael), Rachel Williams (Dylan) and Megan Dettrow; and her great grandchildren, Madison, Landen, Kenzie Couch, Locklen Yenser, Mylee, Maverick Dettrow, Baylen, Bryson, Bowynn Ramsey, Josie Dettrow, Liam, Lexi and Lila Williams. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

For those who desire, memorial contributions in Dorothy's memory may be sent to the family for the purchase of a monument.