Cowan & Son Funeral Home and Cremation Services

Cowan & Son Funeral Home and Cremation Services Compassionately Caring for Families for Over 115 Years While honoring your loved one is our top priority, we also want to help you through this difficult time.

At Cowan & Son Funeral Home, we take great pride in caring for our families, and will work tirelessly to provide you with a beautiful, lasting tribute to your loved one. In addition to the services we offer, you will receive an online memorial that you can share with family and friends. We have a wide range of resources to support you not only today, but in the weeks and months to come.

On behalf of the Cowan family and staff here at the funeral home. We extend our condolences to the Pontsler family. Plea...
11/24/2025

On behalf of the Cowan family and staff here at the funeral home. We extend our condolences to the Pontsler family. Please keep them in your thought and prayers through this difficult time.

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On behalf of the Cowan family and staff here at the funeral home. We extend our condolences to the Girardot family. Plea...
11/23/2025

On behalf of the Cowan family and staff here at the funeral home. We extend our condolences to the Girardot family. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers through this difficult time.

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On behalf of the Cowan family and staff here at the funeral home. We extend our condolences to the Frysinger family. Ple...
11/20/2025

On behalf of the Cowan family and staff here at the funeral home. We extend our condolences to the Frysinger family. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers through this difficult time.

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On behalf of the Cowan family and staff here at the funeral home. We extend our condolences to the Jones family. Please ...
11/17/2025

On behalf of the Cowan family and staff here at the funeral home. We extend our condolences to the Jones family. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers through this difficult time.

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On behalf of the Cowan family and staff here at the funeral home. We extend our condolences to the Smith family. Please ...
11/16/2025

On behalf of the Cowan family and staff here at the funeral home. We extend our condolences to the Smith family. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers through this difficult time.

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On behalf of the Cowan family and staff here at the funeral home. We extend our condolences to the Keysor family. Please...
11/16/2025

On behalf of the Cowan family and staff here at the funeral home. We extend our condolences to the Keysor family. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers through this difficult time.

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On behalf of the Cowan family and staff here at the funeral home. We extend our condolences to the Dougal family. Please...
11/14/2025

On behalf of the Cowan family and staff here at the funeral home. We extend our condolences to the Dougal family. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers through this difficult time.

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11/12/2025
11/11/2025

We want to honor the brave men and women who served for our country. We admire your bravery, dedication, and commitment to our nation.

We salute you and are proud to stand with our veterans. Thank you for your sacrifice to protecting our country and freedom.

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On behalf of the Cowan family and staff here at the funeral home. We extend our condolences to the Tripp family. Please ...
11/08/2025

On behalf of the Cowan family and staff here at the funeral home. We extend our condolences to the Tripp family. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers through this difficult time.

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On behalf of the Cowan family and staff here at the funeral home. We extend our condolences to the Merkle family. Please...
11/05/2025

On behalf of the Cowan family and staff here at the funeral home. We extend our condolences to the Merkle family. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers through this difficult time.

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Congratulations to the Crestview Boys Cross Country Team! An incredible honor. Go Knights!
11/04/2025

Congratulations to the Crestview Boys Cross Country Team! An incredible honor. Go Knights!

Congratulations to your 2025 D4 XC STATE CHAMPIONS Crestview Cross Country boys team! First XC title in Crestview’s school history! Amazing job boys and Coach Grandstaff and Coach Harting!

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616 South Washington Street
Van Wert, OH
45891

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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Our Past

Our past began with Harry B. Cowan who operated a store in Willshire and provided undertaking services on both sides of the Ohio-Indiana state line starting in 1907. In 1920, Harry and his family moved to Ohio City where they opened a general store and provided funeral services to that community. During these early years visitation hours or wakes were usually conducted in private residences and funeral services in the neighborhood church. Prior to World War II, Harry purchased property in Van Wert and established his funeral home, moving to the present location on South Washington Street in 1940. Over the years, Harry’s sons, Marvin and Donald joined the family business and continued its operation after the elder Cowan’s death in 1950. During their long lives, they extended friendship, professionalism, and care to the many families we have been privileged to serve.