Ella L. Fick: 1907 – 2009
Ella Louise Fick, 102, a former resident of Lake Township, went to her Heavenly Home on Friday, December 4, 2009, at Kingston Care Center in Fort Wayne. She had resided there for the past one and one-half years.
Mrs. Fick was born on June 5, 1907 in Lake Township in Allen County, a daughter of Henry and Minnie (Stahlhut) Thiele. On February 9, 1929 she was married to Louis W. Fick, was a homemaker, and worked beside her husband on the family farm.
She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church–Lake Twp., where she sewed quilts for many years.
The surviving relatives include her daughter and loving caregiver Jean Bosserman of Fort Wayne; a son Richard Fick of Fort Wayne; ten grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and 14 great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband on February 19, 1976; by sons Willard Fick on January 5, 1960 and Delmar D. Fick on November 5, 2009; and by a sister Bertha Lennemeier.
Due to her home church renovation, funeral services will be held at 10 a. m. on Wednesday, December 9, 2009, at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, 2305 Goshen Road, with Pastor Ralph Easterhaus, officiating.
The family will receive friends at the Sheets & Childs Funeral Home in Churubusco on Tuesday from 2-4 and from 6-8 p. m., or at the church one hour prior to the service Wednesday morning.
Interment will be in Covington Memorial Gardens, Fort Wayne.
For those who wish, memorials may be directed to St. John’s Lutheran Church–Lake Twp. Building Fund.
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December 6th, 2009 at 8:29 pm
Aunt Ella was a wonderful woman, full of love and kindness that will never be forgotten. Her strong faith showed in everything she did, she will be missed, but I am glad she is now resting in Gods arms, and know you will find comfort it this Peace be with you all
December 7th, 2009 at 10:05 am
Jean and family,
You have my sympathy. What special lady! She was such a kind and dear person. I have memories of going to the farm with Sandy. It was a special treat to see Louie & Ella. Blessings to you and the entire family.
Shelley Gevers Lamb
Mannning, SC
December 7th, 2009 at 11:39 am
Dear Jeanne and family,
Our sympathy at the loss of your mother. I always thought she was the most distinguished lady. I have not seen her in years but know that I often thought of her when I went pasted “your corner” when we came though the area.
May God be with you in your time of sorrow and know that she is now with the rest of the family in heaven.
Gail Blessing Patton
214 N. Higby St.
Jackson,MI. 49202
December 7th, 2009 at 7:15 pm
Our family has always talked about “Grandma Ella” as if she was part of our family. That was one of “Grandma Ella’s” special gifts, allowing God’s light/love shine through her to others. We are thinking of your family.
Gary and Natalie Hilger & family
December 7th, 2009 at 8:23 pm
Dear Jeanne and family,
Our sincere sympathy to you in your loss. Ella has left a wonderful legacy that will not only be remembered by those who knew her,but will impact generations to come. The Lord bless you.
Jeff and Sharon Hoffman
December 8th, 2009 at 11:24 am
Dear Jeanne, Sandy and Family,
I was sorry to read about Ms. Ella. My memories go way back to the way Bill and Rich helped me to play pinball and the way Ms. Ella always was telling them to take care of me. I remember the farm and all the good times. She was such a special gift from God and she instilled those values in her family. You have my sympathy and we should rest in the fact that she and the rest of the Arcola Gang and family members are having a great time up there.
December 8th, 2009 at 12:51 pm
Dear Jean and family and Richard and family.Shirley and I send our sympathy to you and your familys.Ella will be missed by all,she and Louie were friend of our Mom and Dad, A great lady for all to remember. God is with you. Take care Shirley Click and family,Bonnie Bultemeier and family
December 8th, 2009 at 7:13 pm
Jean and Richard,
Please accept my condolence on your mother’s death. She was such a sweet, friendly lady and a good friend of my mother at St. John Church. They can now rejoice together.
Eileen Domrow
December 8th, 2009 at 7:45 pm
Dear Jeanne and family and Richard and family. Our sincere sympathy to you and your family. What a beautiful lady, she will never be forgotten.My thoughts are with you.
Waneta Wood and Family
December 8th, 2009 at 9:24 pm
We send our sympathies to your family. I have many fond memories growing up knowing Ella from church. She was a wonderful person to know, as she always had a great attitude about life and showed the joy of knowing Christ through her life. She left a huge imprint in all our lives.
We will keep you all in our prayers.
Mike, Jane & Christopher Greener