Penny Etue

Penny "Bottle" Etue, age 58, of Marengo, passed away Friday evening, December 4, 2015, at the Bennington Glenn Nursing Center, following a short one year battle of ailing health.

She was born on July 3, 1957, in Knox County and was a 1975 graduate of Highland High School.

Penny worked at Cracker Barrel and Halfway House Truck Stop as a waitress for many years. More recently, she enjoyed owning and operating her own store called Penny Pinchers in Marengo.

There were many activities Penny loved to do such as: shopping, going out to eat, and driving wherever her gasoline ass would take herself. She often was outspoken and never afraid to say what was on her mind. Penny will be remembered for the love she shared with her family, friends, and dogs: Curious and Smoochie. She especially loved the time she got to spend with her grandchildren.

Left to cherish her memory are two children: Jonathan (Laura McClung) Etue of Marengo, and Joshua (Robyn) Etue of Mount Gilead; five grandchildren: Gunner, Jade, Larissa, Joleen, and Joey; former husband, Joseph Etue of Mount Gilead; brothers and sisters: Darrell (Melissa) Van Dyke of Fredericktown, Danny (Janet) Van Dyke of Fredericktown, Kenny (Sharon) Van Dyke of Cardington, Trisha (Steve) Roush of Mount Gilead, Holly Van Dyke of Marengo, Gary Van Dyke of Marengo, Dale (Pat) Baker of Marion, Becky Welch of Marion, Alan (Claudia) Baker of Marengo, David (Becky) Baker of Galion, Mike Baker of Marion, and June (Doug) Graham of Cardington; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Penny was preceded in death by her mother, Ida E. (Hass) Van Dyke; a sister, Regina (Van Dyke) Wein; and a brother, Tommy Jo Van Dyke.

Family will greet friends from 1 to 3 PM, Wednesday, December 9, 2015, at the Snyder Funeral Home, Craven Chapel. (67 N. Main St., Mt. Gilead) A memorial service will be held at 3 PM with Minister Aaron Beacom officiating. Burial will follow in Butter Cemetery.

If desired, memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the family and may be sent to the care of the funeral home.

Snyder Funeral Home of Mount Gilead is honored to have been chosen to serve Penny's family and your condolences may be expressed to them by visiting www.SnyderFuneralHomes.com.