Barbara Jean Zizka

Barbara Jean Zizka

Brighton - Barbara Jean Zizka, born March 10, 1924, in Brighton, Michigan, daughter of Edward and Elsie (Steinacker) Young, died March 26, 2021, in Owosso, Michigan. She lived on her grandparents' farm in Genoa Township, Livingston County, before moving to Howell at age 2. She was a resident of Howell for over 75 years. She graduated from Howell High School and worked at Citizens Mutual Insurance Co. in Howell before marrying Raymond J. Zizka in 1951.

Barbara was an active member of Grace Lutheran Church in Howell for over 60 years, and then became a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Owosso. She was also a member of the General Society of Mayflower Descendants, 12th generation. Barbara enjoyed music, art, cooking and spending time with family.

She was preceded in death by her husband Raymond in 2007. Barbara is survived by a daughter, Linda (Al) Anderson of Owosso, and son Gary Zizka (Mary Kay Zuravleff) of Washington, DC. She is also survived by five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren: Alphonse Anderson (Mo Li) of Irvine, California, Erik (Hanna) Anderson of Traverse City, Laura Anderson of East Tawas, Theo Zizka (Amelia Raines) of Washington, DC, Eliza Zizka of Washington, DC, Henrik Anderson of Irvine and Arlo Anderson of Traverse City. She is also survived by her first cousin, Pamela McKenney, of Bonita, California.

Funeral services will be private, with burial in Lakeview Cemetery in Howell. A celebration of Barbara's life will be held this summer. Arrangements are being handled by Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes, Jennings-Lyons Chapel. Online condolences may be sent at www.watkinsfuneralhomes.com