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Jean Zolman Obituary
Sept. 1, 1938 - Feb. 4, 2019
SOUTH BEND, IN - Jean E. Zolman, 80, passed away on Monday, February 4, 2019 after a long illness.
Jean was born September 1, 1938 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to the late Charles and Alice (Paradise) Martin. On December 17, 1966 Jean married Walter Zolman, who preceded her in death on September 9, 2015. Jean was also preceded in death by her beloved grandson, Tyler Hurtle; sister, Charlotte Bush; and brother, Chuck Martin.
Jean is survived by her children, Eric (Kathy) Zolman of Charleston, SC, Sara Zolman of South Bend, and Jason Zolman of South Bend; grandsons, Samuel Zolman, Maximus Zolman, and Colton Litka; and sisters, Mary O'Reilly and Johanna Schwinke.
Jean retired from the South Bend Community School Corporation in 2002; previously she taught for 5 years at Navarre School, and was a guidance secretary at LaSalle High School for 19 years. Jean was very involved with Chet Waggoner Little League; she bowled for 45 years with School Women Bowlers. She was a proud Michigan Wolverine Alumna of the School of Education. Jean's greatest joys in life were her children, grandchildren, and teaching.
Visitation for Jean will be 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm Friday, February 8, 2019 in ST. JOSEPH FUNERAL HOME, 824 S. Mayflower Rd.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Center for Hospice Care, 501 Comfort Place, Mishawaka, IN 46545.
Condolences for the family may be made at www.sjfh.net.
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8 Entries
February 11, 2019
Sara, we are so sorry to hear of your mom's homegoing. She was a wonderful woman. May God Keep you covered during this difficult time. Love ya - Tosh!
Barbara Thompson
February 10, 2019
Jason, We were so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. We will always remember her sitting on the bleachers with book in her hand watching you play baseball.
Stuart and Barbara Thompson
February 8, 2019
My thoughts, love and prayers are with you!
Love you
Lori
February 7, 2019
Eric, Sara,and Jason,You're in our thoughts at this difficult time. So thankful that I got to see your Mom recently .Love from,Aunt Pat Sean
Mike Eby
February 7, 2019
My deepest sympathies for your loss. Mrs. Zolman was a wonderful lady who will be remembered fondly by everyone who knew her.
Tom-Jane Vandewalle
February 7, 2019
Our deepest condolences to Jean's family. What a great lady who helped so many students at LaSalle.She was loved by all,a really special lady.
Fred stump
February 6, 2019
With sincere sympathy upon the death of your mother who was Bettys dearest friend. One of the brightest lights has dimmed and disappeared from our earthly home.
Fred Stump, Sean Stump, Meghan Gebby
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3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
St. Joseph Funeral Homes - Mayflower Chapel - South Bend824 South Mayflower Road, South Bend, IN 46619
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