Sheets and Childs Funeral Home

Phyllis M. Geiger, 85, a resident of Churubusco and widow of J. D. “Jake” Geiger, passed away at 11:30 p. m. on Sunday, February 21, 2010 at her home following an extended illness.

Mrs. Geiger was born on December 19, 1924 in Eel River Township, a daughter of John I. and Fern S. (Brandon) Jones, and spent her formative years on the family farm there.  On January 18, 1945 she was married in New Port, Kentucky to J. D. “Jake” Geiger.  She lived all of her adult life in the Churubusco-area, and had resided at her present home since 1976.

A homemaker, she was a member of the Good News Baptist Church in Churubusco.  She enjoyed reading, her home, and most especially loved and cherished her family.

Mr. Geiger preceded her in death on January 17, 1989.

The surviving relatives include her daughters Sherral (Steve) Marschand of Columbia City, Kenna (Lawrence “Butch”) Woodring of Hartville, Ohio, and Kathy (Rex) Shisler of Albion; a sister Avonelle (Roger) Stampe of Churubusco; two brothers Roger (Mary) Jones and Robert (Nancy) Jones, both of Churubusco; eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and spouse, she was preceded in death by a sister Eunice Steinbarger.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a. m. Saturday, February 27, 2010, at Good News Baptist Church in Churubusco with Pastor Edward A. Thompson, officiating.

The family will receive friends at Sheets & Childs Funeral Home in Churubusco on Friday from 3 to 8 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 Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home, 5910 Homestead Road, Fort Wayne, IN  46804.

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Robert V. Saylor, 84, a resident of Churubusco, passed away at 6:45 p. m. on Sunday, February 21, 2010, at North Ridge Village Nursing Home in Albion following a lengthy illness.  He had been a patient at the nursing home since Thursday.

Mr. Saylor was born in Fort Wayne on November 21, 1925, a son of Arley and Cleo (Harzog) Saylor.  He spent his formative years in Fort Wayne and graduated from Central High School in 1943.

As a young mane he served in the U. S. Navy during World War II, and was married on June 10, 1947 in Cecil, Ohio to Mary Ellen Grew.  The couple lived in the Leo-area for 28 years, and moved from Whitmer Lake near Wolcottville to Churubusco in 1997.

Employed as a wire enameler at Phelps Dodge in Fort Wayne, he retired from there in 1989 after 37 years.  He was a member of the St. John Bosco Catholic Church in Churubusco, and the former Prominaders Square Dance Club.

The surviving relatives include his wife Mary Ellen, to whom he was married for over 62 years; five sons Jim (Joyce) Saylor of Fort Wayne, Bob (Carol) Saylor II of Leo, David (Deborah) Saylor of Garrett, Ron (Candy) Saylor of Auburn, and Dennis Saylor of Churubusco; two daughters Janet (Tim) Dirig of Churubusco and Brenda (Steve) Gaskill of Woodburn; a brother Jerry (Ann) Saylor of Fort Wayne; 13 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers Jesse Saylor and Lloyd Saylor; and by a sister Ruth Hatfield.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a. m. on Thursday, February 25, 2010, at St. John Bosco Catholic Church in Churubusco with Father Danney Pinto, the celebrant.

The family will receive friends at the Sheets & Childs Funeral Home in Churubusco on Wednesday from 2-4 and from 6-8 p. m., or after 10 a. m. Thursday.

The Rosary will be recited at 8 p. m. Wednesday at the mortuary.

Interment will be in the Leo Cemetery.

For those who wish, memorials may be directed to masses or to Parkview Home Health & Hospice.

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