Divine Mercy Funeral Home

James Kevin Fitzpatrick passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, January 9, 2023 at the age of 67. Jim is survived by his wife Karen, daughter Kristen, brothers Timothy (Terri), Michael (Sherry), Daniel, Gerald (Janet), sister-in-law Cathy, and dozens of nieces and nephews. His "Heaven Welcome Committee" includes his parents Timothy and Kathleen, mother-in-law and father-in-law Jennie and Leo Weber, brother John, sister Mary Anne, sister-in-law Joanne, grandparents Cornelius and Eileen Dennehy and Willis and Martha Fitzpatrick and godparents Dermot and Joanne O'Keeffe. A viewing and rosary service will take place on Friday, January 20, 2023 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in...

Walter E. Eifrid "Wally" 85 Passed away peacefully at home on May 26, 2022. Wally enjoyed spending time with family and being at "the lake" fishing and boating. He was very proud of his four grandsons. Wally enjoyed watching college basketball (especially Purdue) with his wife of 24 years Glendys. They also extensively traveled during their 24 years together. Wally was also an avid Colts fan. Wally was born in Fort Wayne to Mike and Bertha (Keuneke) and graduated from Central High School. He worked for International Harvester for over 30 years as a design engineer where he was affectionately known as Walt. During his time at IH he was awarded 5 design patents. Wally is survived by his wife...

Miriam (Gordon) Symonds, 91, of Fort Wayne died October 25, 2021 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, IN. Miriam was born February 19, 1930 in Grottoes, VA. She was a member of Cathedral Immaculate Conception. Miriam is survived by her son, David Symonds; two granddaughters, Leah (Matt) McClain and Maraya (Jay) Lee and two great-granddaughters, Reagan McClain and Mackenzie McClain. Miriam was preceded in death by her son, Conrad Symonds and daughter, Theresa Symonds and her parents, William W. And Sarah A. (Murphy) Gordon, two brothers, and two sisters. Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:00 am, Friday, November 5, 2021 at Cathedral of Immaculate Conception, To sign the...

Marjorie Lou Schrader joined our heavenly father and her beloved husband Thomas Eugene on January 10th just days after celebrating her 88th birthday on January 1st. In 1933, the Ft. Wayne Newspaper photographed her father holding the 1st Baby Girl of the New Year. Thomas Eugene Schrader was the love of her life ever since they met on the beach at Pokagon State Park. Marjorie always recalled asking her friends, "who is that good looking guy"? Tom and Marjorie celebrated their 65th Wedding Anniversary this past summer on the patio at Orchard Point, while family gathered outside to watch them celebrate their love for each other. Marjorie enjoyed family, friends, and social activities. She...

James Michael Ireton September 28, 1950 - January 10, 2021 James "Mike" Michael Ireton, age 70 of Ft. Wayne, IN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 10, 2021, at home surrounded by the love of his family. Mike is survived by his wife of 48 years, Dianna (Byrne); daughters Emily (Tony) Chu and Sarah (Brian) Goodnough; sons Dan (Kristen) and Sean (Jacqueline); grandchildren Finnegan, Madeline, Jack, Ava, Mason and Connor; sister Portia (Bill) McConnell; brother-in-law F. Joseph Byrne; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by parents, James and Elma Ireton and sisters, Barbara Kay Ireton and Marcia Cramer. Mike was born and raised in Van Wert, Ohio. He was a 1968 graduate...

John Otto Jr., also known as "Uncle Jack," died at the age of 83 on December 11 from COVID-19. He was born and raised by John and Mae Otto in New Castle, PA. Thanks to the G.I. Bill, he graduated from Youngstown State University in 1967. He proudly served his country with the United States Air Force. He was an active and participating member of St. Jude Catholic Church in Fort Wayne, IN for fifty years. He was a Pittsburgh Steelers fan but his passion for baseball was greater than all other sports. He was a legendary fixture sitting behind home plate at many Fort Wayne TinCaps games. He loved his furbabies and took a dog wherever he would go. As a real estate agent for many decades, he would...

John James "J.J." Sandor, 71, of Avilla died September 9, 2020 embraced in the love of his family. John was born June 17, 1949 in Youngstown, OH. He graduated from the United Electronics Institute in Akron, OH. He then served in the US Army where he was stationed in Taegu, South Korea at the Strategic Communication center. After his military service he returned to Youngstown, OH where he worked at The Record Shop. While working there he met the love of his life, Jane. They were married September 6, 1975 at St Charles Catholic Church in Youngstown, OH. John was employed by Bendix Field Engineering Corp. at Goddard Space Flight Center. While there he was on the communication team for the...