ONARGA - June Zeedyk, 99, of Onarga passed away Saturday (March 9, 2024) at Gibson Area Hospital Annex.
She was born on Aug. 17, 1924, in rural Onarga, the daughter of Clyde and Marion (Osgood) Talbert. She married Russell Zeedyk in Onarga on Jan. 20, 1946, and he preceded her in death on March 20, 2003.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Howard Talbert; one sister, Doris Nielson; and two grandchildren, Richard Kaeding and John Kollmeyer.
Surviving are five children, Marcia (Tim) Jesse of St. Joseph, Mary (Dennis) Kaeding of Onarga, Margaret (Bob) Kollmeyer of Summersville, Mo., Ken Zeedyk of Onarga and Janice (Ronnie) Harper of Summersville, Mo.; two brothers, Neil (Betsy) Talbert of Arizona and Robert (Bobbeye) Talbert of Utah; 12 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Zeedyk was a member of the Onarga Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday school for many years. She belonged to the Questers Club, Friday the 14th in Thawville and several card clubs. June worked as a secretary at Farmers Pioneer in Onarga for over 20 years. She was a dedicated Cubs and Illini fan and loved flower and vegetable gardening.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the 11 a.m. funeral service Saturday, March 16, at Knapp Funeral Home, Onarga. Pastor Mark Crawford will officiate. Burial will follow in Onarga Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Onarga Methodist Church or to the donor's choice. Please share a memory of June at knappfuneralhomes.com.
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