Gloria B. Sarasien, 79, of Fort Wayne, died Wednesday October 25, 2006 at University Park Nursing Home. She was born March 12, 1927 in Wells County to the late John and Bertha Mechling. She was a homemaker and member of Ascension Lutheran Church. She is survived by four sons, Randall Sarasien of Toledo Ohio, Richard Sarasien of Fort Wayne, Roger Sarasien of Waterloo, and James Sarasien III of Fort Wayne; a brother, Harold Mechling of San Antonio; sisters, Georgie Turnbow of Glendale, AZ; Bonnie Bireley of Fort Wayne, and Lucille Leath of Garden Grove, CA; eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Sarasien Jr. Services 11 a.m. Monday at Ascension Lutheran Church 8811 Saint Joe Road with calling starting at 9:30 a.m. at the church. Entombment in Covington Memorial Gardens. Memorials to Ascension Lutheran Church. Covington Memorial Funeral Home 8408 Covington Rd. is in charge of arrangements. To sign the guest book, please visit www.covingtonmemorial.com