Sheets and Childs Funeral Home

Mary B. Bojrab, 85, a resident of Eel River Township in Allen County and wife of Norman Bojrab, Sr., died at 9:15 a. m. on Sunday, November 29, 2009, at her home.  Although she had been in failing health for some time, her death was unexpected.

Mrs. Bojrab was born in Wilmington, Ohio on December 18, 1923, a daughter of Abraham and Wadia (Emrod) Budrey, and spent her formative years in that community.  She graduated from Wilmington High School in 1942, and latter attended beauty college in Dayton, Ohio.

On June 6, 1948 she was married in Wilmington to Norman, Bojrab, Sr., and lived all of her adult life on the family farm in rural Allen County.

Employed as a beautician, she was a member of the Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church and its United Methodist Women.  She loved her church, and enjoyed gardening, cooking, and most especially her two grandsons.  She was a caring and loving mother and grandmother, and was a friend to many.

The surviving relatives include her husband Norman Bojrab, Sr; two sons Norman Bojrab, Jr. and James A. (Bev) Bojrab, both of Fort Wayne; a sister Louise Budrey of Huntertown; and her two grandsons Ryan Bojrab and Ross Bojrab.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers Mose Budrey and Isaac Budrey; and by a sister Helen Budrey.

The family will receive friends at the Sheets & Childs Funeral Home in Churubusco on Tuesday from 4 to 8 p. m.

Private family services will be held at the mortuary with Rev. Larry Smith, pastor of Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, officiating.

Interment will be in the Eel River Cemetery, Allen County.

In lieu of flowers, memorials should be directed to Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, 13733 Wesley Chapel Rd., Churubusco, IN  46723

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Stanley E. Gregory, 83, a resident of Fort Wayne, died unexpectedly at 10:30 a. m. on Wednesday, November 18, 2009, at the family residence from the result of an apparent heart attack.

Mr. Gregory was born in Bloomington, Illinois on April 11, 1926, a son of Herbert W. and Lula Bell [Grubb] Gregory, and spent his formative years in Bryan Ohio.

As a young man he served with the U. S. Navy during World War II,  was formerly employed at Fruehauf Trailer Company in Fort Wayne, and was also engaged in farming for a period.  He retired as the president and general manager of Truck Transport Equipment in Fort Wayne in 1988 after 26 years.

On October 1, 1945 he was married in Fort Wayne to Margaret Baker.  She survives.

Also surviving are his four daughters Sharon Graber of Fort Wayne, Ramona [Paul] Anderson of Bamberg, South Carolina, Rebecca [Timothy] Quinton of Fort Wayne, and Kathern [Tom] Bunker of Fort Wayne; a brother J. William [Lorene] Gregory of Butler; a sister-in-law Ruth Pierce of Montpelier, Ohio; ten grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters Janie Pierce and Carrie Coutz; and by two brothers Marvin Pierce and Paul H. Gregory.

Funeral services will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, November 21, 2009, at the Sheets & Childs Funeral Home in Churubusco with Pastor Scott Christensen, officiating.

The family will receive friends at the mortuary on Saturday one hour prior to the service.

Interment will be in the Eel River Cemetery, south of Churubusco.

For those who wish, memorials may be directed to the Fort Wayne Rescue Mission, 301 W. Superior Street, Fort Wayne, IN  46802

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Delmar Dean Fick, 79, a resident of Fort Wayne, went to his heavenly home on Thursday, November 5, 2009, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne.  He had been taken there from the Bethlehem Woods Nursing Center.

Mr. Fick was born in Arcola on April 12, 1930, the son of Ella [Thiele]Fick and the late Louis Fick.  Delmar was a 1948 graduate of Arcola High School, and was a lifetime member of St. John’s Lutheran Church–Lake Township.

He was a 55 year member of Local 305 IBEW, and ended his 40 year career as an electrician.

The surviving relatives include his three daughters Sandra [Steven] Ritenour and Bonnie [Mark] Langohr, both of Fort Wayne, and Kelly [Robert] Dye of Fort Myers, Fla; his mother Ella Fick of Fort Wayne; a brother Richard D. Fick of Fort Wayne; his sister Jean Bosserman of Fort Wayne; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother Willard P. Fick in 1960.

Due to the renovation of his home church, funeral services will be held at 3 p. m. on Tuesday, November 10, 2009, at First Assembly of God, 1400 W. Washington Center Road, with Pastor Ralph Easterhaus, officiating.

The family will receive friends at the Sheets & Childs Funeral Home in Churubusco on Monday from 2 to 7 p. m., or at the church one hour prior to the service Tuesday afternoon.

Interment will be in Covington Memorial Gardens in Fort Wayne.

Preferred memorials may be directed to St. John’s Lutheran Church–Lake Township Building Fund.

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Harold E. Eyer, 89, a long-time resident of Churubusco, died at 9:45 a. m. on Thursday, November 5, 2009, at The Oaks in Columbia City following a lengthy illness.  He had been a patient at the nursing home since 2004.

Mr. Eyer was born near Leesburg on March 9, 1920, a son of John and Goldie [Smith] Eyer.  As a young boy, he moved to a farm in Noble Township in Noble County with his parents, and graduated from Wolf Lake High School in 1938.  Upon completing his education he worked on the family farm for a period until serving with the U. S. Army Air Corps during World War II.

On June 10, 1944 he was married to Dora Mae Green, and lived in Fort Wayne for a short period until moving to Churubusco in 1946.  She preceded him in death on December 24, 1952.  On March 20, 1954 he was married to Freida Joan Minniear, and lived all of his married life in Churubusco.  She died on July 11, 2004.

Employed as a route salesman for the Bordon Dairy in Fort Wayne, he worked there for 32 years until the plant closed in 1980.  For the next ten years he was employed as a truck driver for Merkler Machine in Fort Wayne, retiring from there in 1990.

He was a member of the Churubusco United Methodist Church, its United Methodist Men, and in his leisure time enjoyed traveling, camping, and especially enjoyed fishing.

The surviving relatives include his daughter Deborah Ann Eyer of San Luis Obispo, Calif; and a son Harold Eyer, Jr. of Albion.

In addition to his parents and two spouses, he was preceded in death by a sister Betty Runels; a half-brother Don Eyer; a step-brother Robert Smith, and a step-sister Helen Clodfelter.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a. m. on Monday, November  9, 2009, at the Churubusco United Methodist Church with Rev. Corinne K. Boruff, officiating.

The family will receive friends at the Sheets & Childs Funeral Home in Churubusco on Sunday from 4 to 7 p. m., or at the church one hour prior to the service.

Interment will be in the Christian Chapel Cemetery, Merriam.

For those who wish, memorials may be directed to the Churubusco United Methodist Church, 750 N. Main Street, Churubusco, IN  46723.

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Amy C. Smith, age 42, a former resident of Blue Lake, Churubusco,  died Tuesday November 3, 2009 at the Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne.  She had been ill for several years but her death was unexpected.

Amy was born August 22, 1967 in Fort Wayne, a daughter of David and Jeanne (Klein) Short.  She spent her childhood years in Fort Wayne and was a 1986 graduate of Snider High School.  She was employed as a CNA at the Sunrise Assisted Living Center in Fort Wayne for four years.

Survivors include her mother Jeanne Short of Fort Wayne; her father and step-mother David and Sally Short of Fort Wayne;  two sons Nicholas D. Smith of Fort Wayne and Lucas H. Smith of Churubusco; a granddaughter Chloe E. Smith of Fort Wayne, a brother Todd (Pam) Short of Phoenix, Arizona;  her sister Lisa (Tony) Lucio of Fort Wayne; and maternal grandmother Rosalyn Klein of Carmel.

She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents Howard and Gladys Short; and her maternal grandparents Kenneth Klein, and Catherine and Roy Beard.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday November 8, 2009 at 1:00 P.M. in the Sheets and Childs Funeral Home in Churubusco, Indiana with Mr. David Miller officiating.

Burial will follow in the Riverview Cemetery ,  Allen County.

The family will recieve friends on Saturday from 12:00 noon until 5:00 p. m. , and on Sunday from noon until service time.

For those who wish, memorials may be directed to the family in care of Lisa Lucio.   Envelopes will be available in the funeral home.

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