Esther C. Linebrink, 84, of Defiance, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2015 at CHP Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center of Defiance, Ohio.

Esther was born on August 31, 1930 to Orange and Elsie (Matson) Bidlack in Paulding County, Ohio. On May 22, 1947 she married James Linebrink, who proceeded her in death on February 15, 2011.

She was a member of Evansport United Methodist Church. She loved doing crafts, crocheting and knitting.

Esther is survived by her daughters, Sandra (Dean) Woodward of  Evansport, Brenda Wagner, Angie (Marvin) Fockler, and Carol (Randy) Thorp, all of Defiance, 11 Grandchildren, and 7 Great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Orange and Elsie Bidlack, husband, James Linebrink, and brother, Olan Bidlack.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 pm on Tuesday, February 10, 2015, at Evansport United Methodist Church, Evansport, Ohio, and for one hour prior to services at the church. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 11, 2015, 11:00 am at the church with Pastor Becky Ploughe, officiating. Burial will follow at Riverview Memory Gardens, Defiance.

The family suggests memorials be directed to the CHP Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center, or Evansport United Methodist Church. Online condolences can be given at www.Schafferfh.com.