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Yvonne Dzurka Obituary
St. Johns - Yvonne M. Dzurka died peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, February 23, 2020, at the University of Michigan Hospital at the age of 56. She was born January 15, 1964, in Lansing, Michigan, the daughter of John and Yvonne (Thurston) Wright. Yvonne graduated with the Fowler High School class of 1982. She was an active member at St. Joseph Catholic Church in St. Johns and served as a volunteer for several nonprofit organizations in Mid-Michigan. Yvonne was a member of the Saint Monica Ladies' Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus #3281, the DeWitt Moose Lodge #2291, and the Mid-Michigan Parrot Head Club. She was an avid golfer, enjoyed bowling in a league, and was a passionate fan of the Michigan State Spartans. Yvonne worked for the Michigan Association of Counties for 35 years, serving county commissioners and administrators statewide. Surviving is her husband, Scott; one son, Jason (Amanda) Simon; two grand dogs, Franklin and Aretha; her father, John Wright; sister, Rebecca Wright; two brothers, John (Tracy) Wright and William (Lisa) Wright; sister in law, Brenda Wright; father and mother in law, Bob and Jan Dzurka; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her mother, Yvonne (Tokey), and a brother, Seth Wright. Special thanks to Dr. Christopher Lao and the entire medical team at the University of Michigan for their care and support.
The family will receive relatives and friends for a celebration of her life on Friday, March 6, 2020, from 3:00 to 9:00 PM at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home in St. Johns, with a tribute at 7:00 PM. Attendees are strongly encouraged to wear bright, flowered clothing; Spartan attire; or Hawaiian shirts.
At 9:30 AM on Saturday, March 7, 2020, a Knights of Columbus Rosary prayer will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church (109 Linden St., St. Johns, MI 48879), with a memorial Mass to be celebrated afterward at 11:00 AM led by Fr. Michael Williams as Celebrant. The family will receive attendees from 10:00 AM until service time at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Court Appointed Special Advocates: The Voice for Clinton County's Children (1207 N. Old U.S. 27, St. Johns, MI 48879) or St. Joseph Catholic School's Educational Trust Fund.
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Jon Campbell
March 6, 2020
Scott and family,
We're sorry we cannot be there, but please accept our sincere sympathy. Yvonne was a wonderful person. I will always cherish memories of her inability to pronounce the sometimes difficult last names of commissioners when we worked on the MAC voting credentials.
Jon & Christine Campbell
Clark Harder
March 6, 2020
My deepest condolences to you Scott. I am unable to attend the Celebration of Yvonne's life today but I am thinking of you and the MTC will be making a donation in Yvonne's name to The Voice for Clinton County's Children program. God Bless my friend. I hope to see you soon.
John & Tonia Gray
March 5, 2020
Scott, you have our deepest sympathy. Yvonne was a wonderful person. I will miss her Christmas cards every year. Thinking of you.
March 3, 2020
Scott you have my deepest sympathy. Yvonne was a wonderful person and I enjoyed working with both of you at MAC. You are in our prayers.
Debbie Clisch
February 29, 2020
So sorry to hear of Yvonnes passing Scott. Thinking of you and your family. Christine & Chris Reiss
Dorothy Bertram
February 27, 2020
We will miss you at golf. You were a special lady
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