Neva C. Nill

Neva C. Nill obituary, Fort Wayne, IN

Neva C. Nill

Neva Nill Obituary

Published by D. O. McComb and Sons - Covington Knolls on May 4, 2016.
Neva C. Nill, 97, passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at home surrounded by her family. Neva was highly regarded as a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She dedicated her life to serving others as demonstrated by her volunteerism and devout faith. As an active member of St. John the Baptist Church, she visited parishioners in nursing homes for over 40 years. She also delivered Meals on Wheels receiving a 29 year service award. Neva had varied interests including travel to exotic places, couples' bridge, golf, tennis and dancing the night away at the Fort Wayne Country Club. She was an avid reader of all types of literature and loved her library time. She was, however, best known as an accomplished gourmet cook and consummate dinner hostess who truly equated love with delicious food. In her younger years, Neva was a member of the Allen County Medical Auxiliary and held positions at Lincoln Life and General Electric. A 1936 graduate of St. Catherine's Academy, she earned a scholarship to St. Mary of the Woods College. Neva was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, John H. Nill, father Edward Ottenweller, mother Edith Ottenweller, brothers Jerome, Nelson, Sam and sisters Laverne Meyer and Katie Hohman. She is survived by her sister Rita Mach and sister-in-law Charlotte Nill and all eight children: sons John (Martha) Nill, Jim Nill, Thomas (Helen) Nill MD and daughters, Anita Randel, Joan (Bill) Huck, Mary Lou (Denny) Flaig, Laura(Jim) Dwire, Karen Leeker, along with 26 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. The family wishes to thank Neva's caregivers for their loving care over the last several years. Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 am, May 28, 2016 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church-Fairfield Avenue with calling one hour prior. Calling will be at D.O. McComb & Sons, 8352 Covington Road, Friday, May 27 from 4:00pm to 7:30 pm with a rosary service at 7:00 pm. Burial in Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church or Community Harvest Food Bank. To sign the online guest book, go to www.mccombandsons.com.

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June 2, 2016

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May 28, 2016

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May 25, 2016

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Margaret Eckrich

June 2, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Many great memories of your mom and dad. Love, Kathleen and Richard Blauvelt and family

Barbara Mahoney

May 28, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with the Nill and Ottenweller families. Neva and John and their friendship with my parents, Bob and Elizabeth Schmoll, were important parts of my childhood. Barbara Schmoll Mahoney

Peg Miller

May 25, 2016

Mrs. Nill was always kind when she would come into the office. As the Drs. Krueger, Andrew, Nill and Nolan would hold their KANN Physician Meetings, she would sometimes bring me one of her famous spinach salads. I worked around Dr. Nill for almost 24 years. We would always share a laugh. Mrs. Nill and I would often cross paths as we visited patients in the local nursing homes. My thoughts and prayers are with this family.

Jean Carlile

May 24, 2016

I was blessed to be a godchild of Aunt Neva and Uncle John. I also have fond memories of the Nill home and lake houses we'd visit on summer vacations, not to mention tons of cousins. Aunt Neva left quite a legacy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, Jeanie Ottenweller Carlile

May 20, 2016

Our dad, Nelson, and Neva were so alike in their personalities and thus we all loved her quiet and giving manner...good memories to all the Nill family, Janice Ottenweller Blaising

May 19, 2016

Our dear Aunt Neva was always so nice to us no matter how much trouble Jimmy, Bruce and I got into. Your in our thoughts and prayers.
Bill & Judy Ottenweller
San Francisco

Cindy Denney

May 17, 2016

To the Nill Family, you are in our prayers during this sorrowful time. We know your mother will truly be missed. Love, The Denney's

Molly Singleton - McKenzie

May 16, 2016

What a wonderful friend to my mother, Maxine Singleton. I am sure that Neva will be spending time together in heaven with my mother. Neva always was so kind and welcoming. Neva held a wedding shower for my family and friends close to my wedding in 1988. What a special event she planned and had for me. She will be remembered fondly by our whole family. SO sorry to hear about your loss. We are lucky that we have had the amount of time with all of our parents, they have all lived beyond our expectations. Each day they shared their memories and made more memories with us. Take care Nill family and my prayers are with you all in this difficult time.
Molly Singleton McKenzie

Linda Redman and family

May 12, 2016

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Don Berning

May 11, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Don, Wendy, Emily, and Eric Berning

Ruth Aimee Ottenweller

May 11, 2016

Thinking of you all at this time and remembering the many happy visits we made to Ft. Wayne to see our Yankee relatives. Neva was always the "hostess with the mostest"and had activities lined up to make our visits memorable. She was a truly remarkable lady! Love, Ruth Aimee and the kids

Gloria Myers

May 11, 2016

I worked at AMC for 35 years so I knew Dr & Mrs Nill for years.
She was an awesome kind and friendly lady as anyone who knew her
would agree! A real down to earth gal!!! So sorry for the family's loss.

Fr. John H. Delaney

May 11, 2016

My sincere sympathy to the Nill family on the loss of your dear mother, Neva. She was a living saint, as anyone would quickly agree. Her many interests show that her concern in life was to serve the needs of others with great love and care. I will remember her at Holy Mass and keep you all in my thoughts and prayers in the days ahead.

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