- Date Of Birth: February 10, 1922
- Date Of Death: May 12, 2006
- State: Indiana
Anna M. Zurat, 84, of Tanglewood Trace in Mishawaka, IN (formerly of Corby Blvd. in
South Bend) passed away at 1:00am Friday, May 12, 2006 at the home of her daughter,
Linda Boyer in Mishawaka.
She was born on February 10, 1922 to the late Howard and Vera (Kelly) Ulbricht in
South Bend, IN, and was a lifelong resident. Along with her parents; two sisters and
two brothers also preceded her in death.
Ann was a 1940 graduate of Riley High School, and was a Studebaker employee during
the WWII years. It was at Studebaker where she met her future husband.
On July 28, 1945, as Anna M. Ulbricht, she married Joseph L. Zurat at St. Casimir
Catholic Church in South Bend, IN. He died on September 18, 1977.
Ann also worked for the City of South Bend Purchasing Department, where she retired
after 20 years of employment. She also was employed at Madison Drugs in South
Bend, IN.
Ann is survived by three daughters, Shirley (Jim) Rouhselang of South Bend, IN; Linda
(Merle) Boyer of Mishawaka, IN; Lori (Rick) Godziela of Chandler, AZ; and one son
Larry (Stacey) Zurat of Granger, IN; five grandchildren, Chris (Beth) Boyer, Bryan
(Jennifer) Boyer, M.D., David Rouhselang, Kaitlin Godziela, Mark Zurat; and nine
great-grandchildren.
Ann was a loving woman of grace, compassion, and generosity towards everyone. She
was particularly fond of young children, and fully devoted to her family and friends. The warmth of her love will always be remembered and missed.
Ann was a longtime member of St. Anthony Parish in South Bend, IN, and recently became a member of St. Pius X Parish in Granger, IN.
3545 N. Bendix Drive, South Bend, IN, where a Parish Rosary will be prayed at 6:00pm.
Family and friends may also visit from 9:30-10:30am Tuesday, May 16, 2006 at St. Pius
X Catholic Church, 52553 Fir Road, Granger, IN.
