Memories & Candles

“Karen,Abbey,Adam; We are so sorry for your loss, Mike will be dearly missed!! You are all in our prayers!! I'm so sorry I couldn't make the...Read More »
1 of 72 | Posted by: Larry & Stephanie Simpson - FL

Kevin Norberg, actor-director, author “A sunset on earth is a sunrise in Heaven. Mike's smile and infectious laugh will always stay with me. He was a gentle soul, a fine friend, and a...Read More »
2 of 72 | Posted by: Kevin Norberg - Minneapolis, MN

“Karen, Adam and Abbey, We are so sorry to hear about Mike's passing. We worked with Mike in Sunday School at Calvary Temple. Mike was always...Read More »
3 of 72 | Posted by: Dennis and Julie Waybright - IN

“Karen,our prayers are with you and the children..So sorry to hear of your loss...But everyone knows he is in his Heavenly home with Jesus......Mike...Read More »
4 of 72 | Posted by: Roger and Diane Carper - Butler, IN

“We are sorry to hear about your loss and we will be lifiting you and your family in prayer during this difficult time. Pastor & Sister Tomson &...Read More »
5 of 72 | Posted by: Lighthouse of Hope Church Family & Rev Thomas Tomson - PA

“Karen and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time. Mary Jo Eastom ”
6 of 72 | Posted by: Mary Jo Eastom

“I enjoyed listening to him preach in Elwood Indiana and having dinner at Denny's with him and family.Adam's suggestion to try the peanut butter pie...Read More »
7 of 72 | Posted by: Timothy Jefferies - Fort Wayne, IN

“Karen, My heart aches for you and your family. May God hold you gently through these difficult days and beyond. Keeping you in our thoughts and...Read More »
8 of 72 | Posted by: Lila Hammer

“Mike will surely be missed. He always gave me words of encouragement. We often talked about our shared faith. He truly loved his job!!! He was a...Read More »
9 of 72 | Posted by: Tanisha Miller - south bend, IN

“Karen. Mike was a man after God's own heart. He will be greatly missed. ”
10 of 72 | Posted by: Joyce Woodard - auburn, IN

“Dear Karen, Earth's loss is Heaven's Gain. We sorrow with you but not like those that have no hope in the resurrection. Mike will be greatly...Read More »
11 of 72 | Posted by: Loretta Coleman Smith - Otway, OH

“So sorry to hear of Mike's passing. Mike's faith was contagious and his desire to help others was evident in all that he did, he will be missed. ”
12 of 72 | Posted by: Michael McClanahan - Coffeen, IL

“Sorry to hear of your loss. Mike was such a nice and kind man. We enjoyed visiting with him. He helped confort us when our son was in the hospital a...Read More »
13 of 72 | Posted by: Bob and Brenda Ulch - IN - friend

“Karen, So sorry to hear of your loss. May the love of family and friends surround and support you. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers. Dave...Read More »
14 of 72 | Posted by: David Good

“Dear Karen and Family, My deepest condolences to you during this time. I sincerely pray God's greatest peace and love to you. Like so many others,...Read More »
15 of 72 | Posted by: Natalie (Ardhuerumly) Stine - IN

“I have been thinking and praying for you and your family at this time. ”
16 of 72 | Posted by: Donna Priest - North Manchester, IN

“Karen and Family, You are in my thoughts and prayers. ”
17 of 72 | Posted by: Vicki Sunday - Ft Wayne, IN

“To Karen, Adam, and Abbey: Our thoughts, prayers, and love are with you during this time of temporal sorrow. Mike is remembered as a fabulous...Read More »
18 of 72 | Posted by: Bev and Milt Sinn - New Haven, IN

“Karen, Adam, and Abbey, We are so sorry for your loss. Mike brightened the world with his great smile and gentle nature. He finished well. You...Read More »
19 of 72 | Posted by: Steven and Lavon Lawrence - IN

“Karen We're so sorry to hear of Mikes passing. There are such good memories of seeing the two of you at missions conferences. We remember your...Read More »
20 of 72 | Posted by: Chaplain Steve Holden - Decatur , IL

“Karen and Family, I feel so fortunate to have met Mike and experienced his warm smile and easy laughter. He has blessed so many people. He was a...Read More »
21 of 72 | Posted by: Brenda Carver - North Manchester, IN

“Karen, Adam and Abbey, What a guy, what a smile, what a great Ambassador for our Lord! Mike always made people feel welcome in his presence. ...Read More »
22 of 72 | Posted by: Tonya Chernesky - Fort Wayne, LA

“I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. ”
23 of 72 | Posted by: Rick Espeset - North Manchester, IN

“I'm so sorry to learn about your husband. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Linda Kummernuss ”
24 of 72 | Posted by: Linda Kummernuss - Auburn, IN

“Karen and family, I'm thinking of you all in your sorrow. Grace and peace to you. Julie Garber ”
25 of 72 | Posted by: Julie Garber - North Manchester , IN

“Karen and Familiy-- Please accept my sincerest thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. I am sure you have many fond memories of past...Read More »
26 of 72 | Posted by: Jerry Sweeten - North Manchester, IN

“Karen -- All of us at Manchester College are standing beside you -- even from a distance -- as you walk through this devastating loss. We...Read More »
27 of 72 | Posted by: Jo Switzer - North Manchester, IN

“It is with sadness that I have learned about the passing on of our friend with whom I have always consulted during Mission Conventions. May the Lord...Read More »
28 of 72 | Posted by: Peter van Vuuren

“Karen, Adam, and Abby, you are in our prayers! We are so sorry for your loss! We have so many awesome memories to cherish! Mike always greeted us...Read More »
29 of 72 | Posted by: Bill & Wendy Gehring - Fort Wayne, IN

“Karen I can't tell you how sorry I am for your loss. From all I've read and heard it was my loss never to have met Mike. Please know that you are...Read More »
30 of 72 | Posted by: Sally Edington - Fort Wayne, IN

“Karen, Adam & Abby I have so many wonderful memories of our friendship through the years. I will always be grateful for Mike, Karen & Adam...Read More »
31 of 72 | Posted by: Janet Foreman - Fort Wayne , IN

“My daughter Anna and I are devastated by Mr. Failor's passing. Anna lost her dad a few years back and always says that Mr. Failor was like a second...Read More »
32 of 72 | Posted by: Helen Hoekstra - Bristol, IN

“I will always remember Mike's warm smile and laughing blue eyes. I will also recall his commitment to Christ,his Lord and Savior. He was totally...Read More »
33 of 72 | Posted by: Marvina Liechty - friend

“I just want to say that I always had fond memories of Pastor Failor, Karen, and the kids. They were always very loving. There were a lot of joyous...Read More »
34 of 72 | Posted by: Maxine - St. Louis, MO - friend

“Pastor Failor and his family have always been kind and helpful. When he was at our church in Coffeen, IL, he would encourage our youth group. Once...Read More »
35 of 72 | Posted by: Wendy Elliott - St. Louis, MO

“Mike was always a man of warmth and kindness.The strength of his being and spirit of his commitment to Christ and his family has always encouraged...Read More »
36 of 72 | Posted by: Tom Peirce - Fort Wayne, IN

“WE had some wonderful times singing with Mike and Karen. They are so talented. I had to go to the vincennes hospital with Adam when Mike and Karen...Read More »
37 of 72 | Posted by: Ron & Kate McCord - IL

“Karen. Prayers and condolences to you and your family. It grieves me to know that you are experiencing much sadness. Know that you have long ago...Read More »
38 of 72 | Posted by: Carol Redmond Hartshorn - IA

“My dear Karen: I am so sorry to hear about Michael, how painful for you and your family. Perhaps you remember me from Dr. Rauh, Dr. Bain and Dr....Read More »
39 of 72 | Posted by: Ann Emrick - Wabah, IN

“Dear Karen, You probably don't remember me,but the two of you were our pastor in Coffeen Assembly of God. I just wanted to tell you that you are...Read More »
40 of 72 | Posted by: Susan Hancock - Fillmore, IL

“Karen,Adam, and Abbey, I was saddened to hear of your tragic loss.My heart is broken for you all.My mind is flooded with memories of Mike.I...Read More »
41 of 72 | Posted by: alison buzzard - ft myers, FL

“Dear Karen, Adam, and Abbey, I want to share my condolences with you and your family regarding the death of your beloved husband and father. Over...Read More »
42 of 72 | Posted by: Steve Ardhuerumly

“Karen -- On behalf of my entire family, you have our deepest sympathy during this extremely difficult and sorrow-filled time. Please know that...Read More »
43 of 72 | Posted by: Michael Case - Fort Wayne, IN

“Karen, My heart goes out to your and your family. I just watched the video - what a wonderful choice of photos capturing a rich and full life the...Read More »
44 of 72 | Posted by: Danette Norman Till - IN

“I have fond memories of working with Mike and Karen going back to the 1980s. We were sorry to hear of Mike's passing, but rejoicing that his journey...Read More »
45 of 72 | Posted by: Ralph Diehl - Waterloo, IN

“We have fond memories of him from Calvary Temple Bible School. ”
46 of 72 | Posted by: Dave and Tina Brooker

“Mr. Failor positively touched the life of so many students in his short time working at Elkhart Central High School. He made a significant...Read More »
47 of 72 | Posted by: Cheryl Waggoner - Elkhart, IN

“Karen, Adam, & Abbey, I was so sorry to hear about Mike's passing & wanted to say that my heart goes out to all of you during this difficult...Read More »
48 of 72 | Posted by: Alice Baxter - Ft. Wayne, IN

“Dear Karen, I am so very sorry for your loss and am thinking of you daily. With sympathy, Katharine ”
49 of 72 | Posted by: Katharine Ings - N. Manchester, IN

“Karen - What a tragic loss for you and your family. Know that your Manchester College family has its arms wrapped around you. ”
50 of 72 | Posted by: David McFadden

“Karen, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am here if you need anything. ”
51 of 72 | Posted by: Lindsey

“Karen, Thinking of you and your family in this time, praying God's peace will surround you at this time. Mike will be missed by many,...Read More »
52 of 72 | Posted by: sue greuter - auburn, IN - friend

“Karen, I am praying for you and your family. These days are some of the most difficult in your life. Know that when days and weeks pass, I will...Read More »
53 of 72 | Posted by: Marilyn Olinske - Glenpool, OK

Pastsor MIke Failor August 15,1987 with Bill and Lisa Wood New Life Assembly of God Coffeen IL “Sorry to hear of the loss of a former pastor and friend. My family and i have also recently experienced the recent loss of a close friend and a...Read More »
54 of 72 | Posted by: Lisa Wood - Coffeen , IL - Friend

“My prayers are with you, Karen and family. So many great memories of times with Mike at CT, Old-Fashioned Idea, CTC, on and on. I pray that Christ...Read More »
55 of 72 | Posted by: Oreon Trickey - Chicago - Friend

“Great times at Camp Oak Hill and CTC. Such a great inspiration to many. Many souls have been won for the God's glory through Mike's walk with...Read More »
56 of 72 | Posted by: Marcella Foster - Ashley, , IN

“Our deepest sympathy to the Failor family of your loss of husband and father. Always had a good word and a smile on his face.Prayers for comfort from...Read More »
57 of 72 | Posted by: Kenny & Sally Hannah - IN

“Dear Karen & Family, The untimely passing of Mike Has saddened our hearts. However, we know that heaven rejoices in welcoming him to his eternal...Read More »
58 of 72 | Posted by: Rev.George & Kittie Nelson

“Dear Karen, Adam and Abbey, and all of Mike's family, Please know that you are all in our prayers. We were so shocked and saddened when we...Read More »
59 of 72 | Posted by: Pat and Joanie Moody - Fort Wayne, IN

“Karen and Family, I was so sad when I heard the news of Mikes passing,my mind was flooded with many fond and friendly memories. He was always such...Read More »
60 of 72 | Posted by: Jack Wolfe - Sugar Hill, GA

“Karen - Adam and Abbey Words cannot express the sorrow that we feel for all of you - Mike was a great man - we are praying for you in the days ahead...Read More »
61 of 72 | Posted by: Jim and Gin Westerfield

“Karen and family, We were so sad to learn of the passing of Mike. He was a great man of God. We will not be able to attend his service, but our...Read More »
62 of 72 | Posted by: David and Jeanette Ortiz - IN

“I read in the newspaper from my home area of Mike's tragic accident. We went to church with Mike and Karen at Robinwood A/G in Robinson. We are SO...Read More »
63 of 72 | Posted by: Larry & Brenda Boyd - Robinson, IL

“We send our deepest sympathy. We were heart broken to hear we had lost a friend and brother. We love you guys and wish we could be with you. ...Read More »
64 of 72 | Posted by: Garrie & Tina Paulus - Fort Wayne, IN

“Karen, Adam, and Abbey, I had a great respect for Mike. He was always so open and smiling whenever we met. I loved his heart for Africa and the...Read More »
65 of 72 | Posted by: Marlene Sutton - Defiance, OH

“Karen, Adam and Abbey and Family, We are so sorry to hear about Mike's passing. It breaks our hearts! We grieve with you. Karen, Tom and I are...Read More »
66 of 72 | Posted by: Tom and Debbie Tarantino - Coloma, MI

“To Karen and the family please rceive our sorrow in your lost and my joy for our brother crossing over. The Lord bless and keep you through this...Read More »
67 of 72 | Posted by: Archbishop Willie Bolden - Tampa, FL

“Thank God for Christ's gift of salvation that assures us we'll one day be together with Mike again. ”
68 of 72 | Posted by: Pastor Jim Moore - Kansas City, MO

“I met Mr. Failor for the first time as I scheduled a parent conference for him on Tuesday after school. We had an interesting conversation about...Read More »
69 of 72 | Posted by: Elizabeth Hausbach - Elkhart, IN

“Dear Karen, Adam, Abbey, Betty, Dana, Karen and Family, Please accept our deepest condolences and sorrows for your loss. Mike was such a dear...Read More »
70 of 72 | Posted by: Dr. Rod Buzzard - Port Charlotte, FL

“Enjoyed working relationship with Pastor Mike from 1982. Mike was always studious and open in sharing his heart and had people first and foremost in...Read More »
71 of 72 | Posted by: Dennis Kutzner - Fort Wayne, IN

“Gone But Not Forgotten. n ”
72 of 72 | Posted by: Lee & Mary Bradley - Fort Wayne, IN


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Michael A. Failor, 60, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2012 in Goshen, IN. Born in Ft. Wayne, Mike was a Special Education Teacher with Elkhart Central High School. He had been a pastor with the Assemblies of God in IL and then became Christian Education Pastor at Calvary Temple. Mike and his wife, Karen, started In Christ Ministries, an organization that helped establish Bible schools in Africa and in the US. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Karen (Gentis) Failor; son, Adam Failor; daughter, Abbey Failor; mother, Betty Failor; brother, Dana (Nell) Failor; sister, Karen (Bruce) Bennett, all of Ft. Wayne. Mike was preceded in death by his father, Richard Failor in 2000. Funeral service is 2 pm Saturday, February 11, 2012 at D.O. McComb and Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave. with calling one hour prior. Rev. Jan Coverstone officiating. Calling also from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm Friday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Shaohannah's Hope. To sign the online guest book, go to www.mccombandsons.com.