Susan D. Tinnel, 66, of Van Wert, Ohio, passed away on Thursday morning, September 19, 2024, at her residence. She was born on August 11, 1958, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Jason D. Straw and Betty J. (Richard) Straw. Susan is survived by her only daughter, Heather A. (Tom) Hitchcock of Celina, two precious grandchildren, Cole Hitchcock and Ellie Hitchcock of Celina; three brothers, Anthony D. (Barb) Straw of Aliso Viejo, CA, Dennis W. (Terri) Straw of Ohio City and Jay D. (Jennifer) Straw of Grand Rapids, Michigan; four sisters, Linda D. (Terry) Stukey of Ohio City, Deb K. Straw of Van Wert, Kathie D. Straw of Ohio City and Karen D. (Doug) Droll of Van Wert. She was an avid reader, and a gardener and loved to crochet and knit. Susan especially loved her nieces and nephews and her great-nieces and nephews. Susan was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Douglas Lloyd Straw. Visitation will be on Monday, September 23, 2024, at Cowan & Son Funeral Home from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a memorial service at 7:00 p.m. with Pastor Steve Drake of St. Paul’s Church officiating. Preferred memorials are to the Wren Community Chest. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded at cowanfuneralhome.com, Tribute Wall.