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Marzella Zook Obituary

Marzella Zook

December 9, 1929 - April 5, 2025

Marzella Zook Obituary

Marzella Zook, 95, of Middlebury, formerly of Lake Odessa, MI passed away at 2:15 am, on Saturday, April 5, at her residence. She was born on December 9, 1929, in Clarksville, MI, to Norman and Erma (Birkey) Kauffman. On August 1, 1948, in Clarksville, MI she married Dale Zook, he died January 9, 2016. Surviving are two sons, Daryl (Maxine) Zook of Middlebury, Duane (Kathy) Zook of Sarasota, FL; daughter, Susan (Mark) Thomas of Middlebury; son-in-law, Lloyd (June) Weaver of Darby, MT; 14 grandchildren; 33 great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; two brothers, Dale (Elizabeth) Kauffman of Middlebury, Calvin (Nola) Kauffman of Elkton, MI; two sisters, Donna (Ron) Sape of Statesville, NC, Carol (Sam) King of Forest City, NC. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter, Marilyn (Lloyd) Weaver; and sister, Pauline Kauffman. Marzella was a farmer's wife who lived in Lake Odessa, MI, for 60 years before moving to Middlebury, IN. She was a homemaker, who enjoyed cooking, cleaning, cutting blocks, sewing, and quilting, leading her to create hundreds of quilts and comforters for family, friends, church, and missions' organizations. You would often find her in the fields & barn helping Dale with crops and cows. She was passionate about the Lord, and you would often see her read the Bible. Marzella was a member of Bowne Mennonite Church in Alto, MI where she taught Sunday & Bible School and oversaw the sewing for many years. She attended Riverview Christian Fellowship, White Pigeon, MI. She loved her family and enjoyed the many visits on Sunday nights. Her family will miss her greatly. Visitation will be from 2:00 - 4:00 pm and 6:00 - 8:00 pm on Monday, April 14 at Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, 1003 S. Main St. Middlebury. There will be a private burial service prior to the 11:00am memorial service on Tuesday, April 15, at Riverview Christian Fellowship, 69212 US 131 South, White Pigeon, MI. Services will be conducted by Pastor Glen Gingerich. Memorial contributions can be made in Marzella's memory to Water of Life or Urban Ministries. Online condolences may be offered at millerstewartfuneralhome.com.

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Marzella Zook, 95, of Middlebury, formerly of Lake Odessa, MI passed away at 2:15 am, on Saturday, April 5, at her residence. She was born on December 9, 1929, in Clarksville, MI, to Norman and Erma (Birkey) Kauffman. On August 1, 1948, in Clarksville, MI she married Dale Zook, he died January 9, 2016. Surviving are two sons, Daryl (Maxine) Zook

Published on April 6, 2025

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