MAXINE M. ZORGER

Maxine M. Zorger, age 77, of Fort Wayne, IN passed away at 1:20 p.m. Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. Born April 17, 1934 in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of Gustive and Matilda (Grewe) Selking.

A former resident of Fort Wayne, she graduated from Central High School, Fort Wayne with the Class of 1953.On August 15, 1964 she married Lyle D. Zorger at Emmaus Lutheran Church.Since 1964, she and her husband lived at their present home located in Whitley County.A homemaker, she also worked at Wayne Feed and retired after 16 years of service.She was a member of Emmaus Lutheran Church and attended Dunfee Missionary Church.A knitter and crafter, she shared her talents by making cancer hats for patients who lost their hair.

Survivors include her husband of 47 years, Lyle D. Zorger; daughter, Kelly Jean Zorger and 3 brothers, Eugene, Arnold and Lester Selking all of Fort Wayne. Her parents preceded her in death.

Visitation is Sunday, July 31, 2011 from 1-4 p.m. at DeMoney-Grimes Countryside Park Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.Funeral service is Monday, August 1, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Jerry Blanchard officiating. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Fort Wayne.Memorial gifts may be given in Mrs. Zorger's memory to Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home.Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.Please visit www.demoneygrimes.com to send family condolences or sign the guest register book.