Betty Thiel

Betty Jo "B. J." (Dazey) Thiel, 60, a resident of Fort Wayne and native of Wolf Lake, passed away at 7:15 p. m. on Tuesday, June 5, 2012, at her home. She had been in declining health since December. Mrs. Thiel was born in Wolf Lake on September 30, 1951, a daughter of James C. "J. C." and Mary (Moeller) Dazey, and spent her formative years there. She graduated from Central Noble High School in 1969, and from the Parkview School of Nursing in 1971. She was formerly employed at Parkview Hospital for 25 years, and for the past ten years worked as a nurse for Parkview Home Health & Hospice as well as EMSI. A devoted wife, mother and grandmother, her life was marked by selflessness, sacrificial giving, and love for humankind. Her faith was stronger than death, and her life brought glory to God in everything that she did. On October 13, 1979 she was married in Fort Wayne to Richard L. "Rick" Thiel. He preceded her in death one May 2, 2008. She will be sadly missed by her devoted daughter Erin E. (Rob) Niman of Fort Wayne; a step-son Eric Thiel of Kingman, Ariz; two sisters Sister Cheri Dazey of Hammond and Sandi (Steve) Lemish of Albion; four brothers James C. (Rhae) Dazey II of Kendallville, Terry (Margaux) Dazey of Albion, Chuck (Sandy) Dazey of Wolf Lake, and Ron (Angie) Dazey of Albion; and her beloved grandchildren Robbie P. Niman, Jr., Wesley A. Niman, Parker L. Niman, Braylon J. Niman, and Lucas J. Niman. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents. Funeral services will be held at 11 a. m. on Monday at Pathway Community Church, 11910 Shearwater Run, Fort Wayne. Rob Niman and Chaplain Karen Kosberg will officiate. The family will receive friends at the Sheets & Childs Funeral Home in Churubusco on Sunday from 1 to 6 p. m., or at the church one hour prior to the service. The Rosary will be recited at 6 p. m. Sunday at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Riverview Cemetery, south of Churubusco. For those who wish, memorials may be directed to Parkview Home Health & Hospice. **********************************