Submitted by: Dan Rich

 

Michael J. Zurawski

Sept. 9, 1946 -- March 5, 2004

                                       

South Bend Tribune 3/9/2004

Michael J. Zurawski, 57, of Irish Hills Drive, South Bend, Ind., passed away at 12:15 a.m. on Friday, March 5, in his residence. He was born on Sept. 9, 1946, in South Bend, to John and Ethelyn (Towsley) Zurawski. His father, John Zurawski and a brother, Alexander Zurawski have preceded him in death.

 

On Feb. 14, 1990, in South Bend, he married Joan Pusti. Michael is survived by his wife, Joan Zurawski; mother, Ethelyn Zurawski; daughter, Donna Zurawski of South Bend; stepdaughter, Nancy Van Scoyk of South Bend; five stepsons, Alan Parker, Richard Parker Sr., Robert Parker, Joseph S. Parker, Rickey LaFluer, all of South Bend; six grandchildren, Joseph D. Parker, Jonathan Van Scoyk, Charlotte Van Scoyk, all of South Bend, Richard Parker Jr. of Niles, Mich., Krystal (Tom) Szalay, Tiffany Parker, both of South Bend; great-grandchild, Devin Szalay of South Bend; sisters, Janet (Jake) Karn and Maryellen (Roger) Curry, both of South Bend; twin brother, John (Dottie) Zurawski of South Bend and brother, Andy (Karen) Zurawski of Mishawaka, Ind.

 

He was a member of the American Legion Post #357, Associate member of the F.O.P. South Bend Lodge #36. Michael served in the U.S. Army.

 

Visitation will be on Thursday, March 11, from noon to 1 p.m. in ST. JOSEPH FUNERAL HOME, 824 S. Mayflower Road. Funeral services will be on Thursday, March 11, at 1 p.m. in the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Kidney Foundation.