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Sara Zervos Obituary
Sara E. Zervos, 76, of Michigan City, Indiana, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024, at 2 p.m. in Franciscan Health Michigan City.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 2, 2024, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, 1506 Washington Street, Michigan City, Indiana, with Rev. Walter Ciesla officiating. Burial will take place in Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside, Illinois. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at the church. The Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel, Michigan City, Indiana, is handling arrangements.
She was born Dec. 31, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late William and Anne (O'Toole) Connelly. On Aug. 7, 1976, in Palos Hills, Illinois, she married Daniel Zervos, who survives in Michigan City, Indiana.
Also surviving are two daughters, Agnes (Andrew) Orth of Temecula, California, and Ellen (David) Fitzgerald of Lockport, Illinois; six grandchildren, Cecelia Fitzgerald, Liam Fitzgerald, Matilda Orth, Miles Orth, Axel Orth and Nicholas Orth; four sisters, Anne (John) Garvey of Lockport, Illinois, Sister Kathleen Connelly of Leavenworth, Kansas, Mary B. (Harry) Watson of Chicago, Illinois, and Mary (James) Moster of Illinois; three brothers, James (Mary Ann) Connelly of Lemont, Illinois, George Connelly of Illinois and Richard (Pamela) Connelly of New Jersey; two sisters-in-law, Joan Connelly and Linda Connelly; and many nieces and nephews.
She was also preceded in death by two brothers, William Connelly and Thomas Connelly.
Sara was an attorney who advocated for those in need. She was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church and the Third Order Carmelite and as a child she attended St. Sabina Catholic Church, Chicago, Illinois. Sara was a volunteer for Northwest Indiana Parkinson.
She enjoyed praying, traveling, attending daily Mass and was actively devoted to her Catholic faith.
Contributions may be made to St. Stanislaus Capital Campaign, 1506 Washington St., Michigan City, IN 46360.
To sign a guestbook and leave condolences online, visit our website at www. otthaverstock.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Sara Zervos
Kevin Bart McCarthy
August 4, 2024
Having just learned about her passing, we are stunned with grief and admiration for Sara, knowing that her heroic charity has accompanied her to Heaven. With prayers for Sara & Dan, their children and family, in The Heart of Jesus, through The Heart of His Ever Virgin Mother, Mary, Requiescat in Pace.
Kevin & Patrice McCarthy, Indianapolis
Margaret Robertson
August 3, 2024
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Zero's family. We have been so blessed to have known Sara for over 15 years! She was an extraordinarily devout Catholic! She was a blessing to anyone who knew her! She will be missed.
Gala
August 2, 2024
Sara will be missed dearly. Fly with the angels Momma.
Gala Payne
August 2, 2024
I was one of Sara's caregivers. She was the sweetest person. She is missed. My heartfelt condolences to Daniel.
Veronica
August 1, 2024
My heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to all the family and her loved ones. I had the great privilege of being with her in the same Carmelite Community. What a beautiful soul. I know that Heaven has gained an Angel.
Monica Norris
August 1, 2024
I was a caregiver for Sara after her surgery and am shocked to hear of her passing. I´m so sorry for your loss. What a honor it was to have met her and her husband. Many prayers.
Chris, Mara, Piper, Nova and Harlow Sewell
July 31, 2024
Sara made us feel so welcome in the neighborhood and was a truly amazing person. We will miss her tremendously.
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