Friday, July 17, 2015

Dorchester's Berth Zak Passes At 94


Bertha Zak, 94, of Dorchester, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2015, Friend.  Born Feb. 9, 1921, Dorchester. 

A 1939 graduate, Dorchester High School, Bertha attended Business College, Omaha. She retired from Formfit-Rogers, Crete.  She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and Altar Society, Friend, Saline County Historical Society and Museum, American Legion Auxiliary, both Dorchester, Saline County Democratic Women, ZCBJ (WFLA).

Survived by son, daughter-in-law, Edward and Carol Zak, Seward; six grandchildren, Ben Zak, Cowdrey, Colo., Dana Cotter, Valparaiso, Judi Schroeder, James J. Zak, all of Lincoln, Michael Zak, West Valley, Utah, Melissa Simmons, Crystal, Minn., 14 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. 

Preceded in death by parents, husband James J, son, James E, daughter-in-law, Vicky, sisters, Blanche Rawe and Rose Marie Olson, special nephew, Martin Kamper.

Mass of Christian Burial, 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 20, St. Josephs Catholic Church, Friend, Fr. Lawrence Stoley. Rosary: 9:30 a.m. prior to the service at church. Interment, St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. 

Visitation: Sunday 1-8 p.m., with the family greeting relatives & friends 5-7 p.m., Lauber-Moore Funeral Home, Friend. Memorials: St. Joseph Altar Society or Saline County Historical Society, Dorchester. Condolences may be left at www.laubermoore.com.

1 comment:

  1. A very nice lady. May she rest in peach. A good family!

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