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4017 Maplecrest Rd.
Fort Wayne,
IN
46815
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“Will be missed by all
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1 of 18 | Posted by: Dennis & Cheryl Cook - ND
“Sandy and Dave, I was so shocked and saddened when I read the e-mail about your mom. I just can't believe she is gone because the last time I...Read More »
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2 of 18 | Posted by: Mary Hatfield - Tickfaw, LA
“Sandy and Mike ... My thoughts are with you at this time of your Mom's passing. I knew you guys way back in the old St. John's School days .... over...Read More »
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3 of 18 | Posted by: Paul Kayser - Fort Wayne, IN
“Grandma,
Thank you for sharing your amazing hospitality, enduring strength, unbridled generosity, honest encouragement, heroic hope and God's love...Read More »
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4 of 18 | Posted by: Mariah - Columbus, OH
“Sandy and Dave,
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time of sorrow. Helene was a great lady and much loved. We know you will miss her....Read More »
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5 of 18 | Posted by: Craig and Judy Miller - IN
“My deepest condolences go out to Helene's family. Helene was the best neighbor I have ever had. I will miss her vibrant spirit and her wonderful...Read More »
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6 of 18 | Posted by: Kevin Wilson - Fort Wayne, IN
“We will always remember Helen's spunkiness and upbeat personality when we spent time with her at family parties. She filled the room with joy! She...Read More »
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7 of 18 | Posted by: Josh, Shannon, Ella, William, and Campbell Nix - IN
“I met Helene several years ago through her neighbor, Arlene Bortz, and the first day that I met her she opened up her arms and gave me a big hug and...Read More »
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8 of 18 | Posted by: Judy Fowler - Evansville, IN
“Sandy - So very sorry for your loss. It doesn't seem to matter how old they are, she was still your Mom and will be missed for a long time. My...Read More »
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9 of 18 | Posted by: Pat Walker - New Haven, IN
“Sandy and family - I am so sorry for your loss. Your Mom shines on in Heaven and here on earth through her children, grandchildren and great...Read More »
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10 of 18 | Posted by: Jennifer Turner - Fort Wayne, IN
“Sandy
My deepest sympathy to you and all your family at the loss of your mother.She was such a wonderful woman, kind, loving and a little feisty too...Read More »
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11 of 18 | Posted by: susan bolivar - ocala, FL
“Sandy & Mike and your entire family....I was saddened to read about the loss of your mother. I remember her as a part of the St. John Lutheran...Read More »
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12 of 18 | Posted by: Julie Fleischer - Friend
“Dear Grandma Helene,
We all miss you so much! But we know that you are in a better place with Grandpa. We all loved the way you cooked for us,...Read More »
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13 of 18 | Posted by: Zachrey - Fort Wayne, IN
“Sandy, I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. May she forever rest in peace with our loving father. You and your family are in my...Read More »
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14 of 18 | Posted by: Nicole Peters
“Sandy, It has been years since we've seen each other...but friends always we will be,,,so sorry about the loss of your mom..you will be in my...Read More »
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15 of 18 | Posted by: Karen Ort Arellano Bradford - OH
“Dear Sandy & Mike:
It was with a heavy heart that I read of the passing of your dear Mother Your Mother trained me on the switchboard at the...Read More »
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16 of 18 | Posted by: Shari Ray - Fort Wayne, IN
“grndma you were always there for me. you did everything for me, and i will never forget that. from sending me to school at st. johns for 9 years to...Read More »
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17 of 18 | Posted by: Austin - fort wayne, IN
“I know that all of us at St. Johns are going to miss you dearly. I have been so blessed to have know you. Condolences to the Mommer family
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18 of 18 | Posted by: Sandy Polaski - Fort Wayne, IN
Helene M. Mommer, 90, of Ft. Wayne, passed away Monday, February 13, 2012 at her home surrounded by her family. Born Sept. 24, 1921 in Fessenden, ND, Helen had been a switchboard operator with the Employment Security, retiring in 1979. She was a member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church and St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church's Adult Society, Quilting Society; Mission Circle; and one of St. John's Boiler Girls. She loved her family and cooking. She was a very caring and giving person. She is survived by her daughter, Sandra (David) Bradtmiller of New Haven; son, Michael (Sherry) Mommer of Ft. Wayne; grandchildren, Jeff (Shellee) Bradtmiller, Jennifer (Nathan) Nix, Christina Mommer, Suzanne Mommer and Mariah (Phil) French; great-grandchildren, Austin, Kylie, Alex, Zac, Madelyn, Katelyn, Grant, Carson, Micah, Silas and Ziva; and sister, Viola Cifra of CA. Helen was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Rolland; parents, Ralph and Flora Cook and siblings, Ralph, Betty, Rudy, Jake, Peggy, John and Lee. Funeral service is 10 am, Saturday, February 18, 2012 at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 729 W. Washington Blvd. with calling one hour prior. Rev. Vernan Graham officiating. Calling also from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm Friday at D. O. McComb and Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Rd. Burial in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials to St. John's Boiler Fund or Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home. To sign the online guest book, go to www.mccombandsons.com.
Visitation
February 17, 2012
2:00 PM
to 5:00 PM
7:00 PM
to 9:00 PM
D.O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home
4017 Maplecrest Road
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
Funeral Service
February 18, 2012
10:00 AM
St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church
729 W. Washington Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
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Will be missed by all
Posted by: Dennis & Cheryl Cook - 1680 Highway 281 New Rockford , ND - Nephew Feb 18, 2012
Sandy and Dave, I was so shocked and saddened when I read the e-mail about your mom. I just can't believe she is gone because the last time I visited with her she was so energetic and full of life. Of course that was about 2 years ago but that image will always stay with me. She was so dear to me and I really thought of her as my second mother. She always made sure we "girls" were taken
Sandy and Dave, I was so shocked and saddened when I read the e-mail about your mom. I just can't believe she is gone because the last time I visited with her she was so energetic and full of life. Of course that was about 2 years ago but that image will always stay with me. She was so dear to me and I really thought of her as my second mother. She always made sure we "girls" were taken care of and fed!! My prayers are with you and I will be in touch. Love to you both and to your families. Mary
Posted by: Mary Hatfield - Tickfaw, LA - Friend Feb 18, 2012
Sandy and Mike ... My thoughts are with you at this time of your Mom's passing. I knew you guys way back in the old St. John's School days .... over the last number of years I would run into your Mom at a grocery store or a Walgreens and we would swap family news. She always had a smile and a hug for me. My heart goes out to the both of you and your families
Paul Kayser
Posted by: Paul Kayser - Fort Wayne, IN - former St.John's School member Feb 17, 2012
Grandma,
Thank you for sharing your amazing hospitality, enduring strength, unbridled generosity, honest encouragement, heroic hope and God's love in all you did. What a legacy you have left for all of us! Thanks for making your son such an honorable man. He has a gentle strength that came from you. I am blessed to have him as a parent, even though he came into my life several years after my birth. Thank you for ALWAYS making me feel like
Grandma,
Thank you for sharing your amazing hospitality, enduring strength, unbridled generosity, honest encouragement, heroic hope and God's love in all you did. What a legacy you have left for all of us! Thanks for making your son such an honorable man. He has a gentle strength that came from you. I am blessed to have him as a parent, even though he came into my life several years after my birth. Thank you for ALWAYS making me feel like I belonged, for the sick days I stayed at your house when parents needed to work. How you sternly but lovingly nursed my fevers away with amazing made-from-scratch noodles and other deliciousness that seemed to magically appear from your kitchen. You made hard work look easy, so tenacious in all you did and always with a joyful heart...From helping out at the church, rising early each morning to walk, planting your garden and caring for you home, all your time spent volunteering, to wearing your fingers bare sewing beautiful baby quilts...you honored the lives of others and loved deeply. You have always been there for my baby sister too, especially while I have lived far away. I admire and aspire to give of myself the way you have.
The baby quilts you made for us are handmade treasures my children and I (including the new baby) will enjoy for years to come. When we came to visit you a couple weeks ago you asked the nurse to pull down the blankets from the closet you had started for the new baby, asking if I could put the final stitches in. It was so thoughtful of you to have made them, I had to fight back tears. I am so glad that we were able spend that morning with you. I wish we could come and take part in celebrating your life with everyone, but our new little one's impending birth keeps me from traveling. I am so grateful to have been a part of your life. We love you, treasure memories of time spent together, and celebrate the well lived time you had here with us!
With all our love,
Mariah, Philip, Micah, Silas, and Ziva
Posted by: Mariah - Columbus, OH - grand daughter Feb 16, 2012
Sandy and Dave,
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time of sorrow. Helene was a great lady and much loved. We know you will miss her. Trust in our Lord to give you the strength to see you through these sad days ahead.
Craig and Judy
Posted by: Craig and Judy Miller - Fort Wayne, IN, IN - friend Feb 16, 2012
My deepest condolences go out to Helene's family. Helene was the best neighbor I have ever had. I will miss her vibrant spirit and her wonderful kindness. Thank you for all of the times you allowed me to help you with small tasks around your home. I always enjoyed our chats & the wisdom that she shared with me. You & your family are in my thoughts & prayers.
Posted by: Kevin Wilson - Fort Wayne, IN - Next-door neighbor Feb 16, 2012
We will always remember Helen's spunkiness and upbeat personality when we spent time with her at family parties. She filled the room with joy! She also has the natural ability to rock any baby to sleep! We loved her and will miss her.
Posted by: Josh, Shannon, Ella, William, and Campbell Nix - Fort Wayne, IN - Family friends Feb 15, 2012
I met Helene several years ago through her neighbor, Arlene Bortz, and the first day that I met her she opened up her arms and gave me a big hug and kiss and said how glad she was to meet me, And every tine that I visited Arlene, Helene would always make sure that we had something for desert and as always she was there with her beautiful smile and a big hug and a kiss. I will always treasure the memory of knowing such a beautiful woman.
Posted by: Judy Fowler - Evansville, IN - Friend Feb 15, 2012
Sandy - So very sorry for your loss. It doesn't seem to matter how old they are, she was still your Mom and will be missed for a long time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Posted by: Pat Walker - New Haven, IN - Friend of Daughter (Sandy) Feb 15, 2012
Sandy and family - I am so sorry for your loss. Your Mom shines on in Heaven and here on earth through her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren as well as the many lives she touched. Sandy, I feel like I knew a part of her through the stories you told. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Posted by: Jennifer Turner - Fort Wayne, IN - Friend Feb 15, 2012
