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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Marie E.
Zinsmaster
April 17, 1927 – July 19, 2020
Marie E. Zinsmaster, 93 of Centreville, passed away on July 19, 2020 at her home. Marie was born in South Bend on April 17, 1927, a daughter of Bailey and Lillly (Crabtree) Murphy. She graduated from Washington High School, South Bend, in 1945. She later attended Glen Oaks Community College. On November 27, 1948, she married Clarence Pianowski in South Bend; they were divorced in 1973. On May 22, 1976, she married Joseph Zinsmaster in Centreville.
Marie worked at the St. Joseph County Deputy County Clerk and Finance office for over 25 years, retiring in 1997. She previously worked for the St. Joseph County Farm Bureau Office and was also a farm wife for many years. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Some of her hobbies included collecting Beanie Babies, traveling, and visiting an occasional casino where she was known as 'Lady Luck' or 'Gold Fingers'. Marie was a Notre Dame fan and was a former member of St. Clare Catholic Church.
Surviving Marie are her husband Joseph Zinsmaster of Centreville; children Stephen Pianowski (Colleen Ziegler) of Centreville, Joseph C. (Cathy) Zinsmaster of Three Rivers, Chuck (Diane) Zinsmaster of Three Rivers, and Angela (Dave) Kemp of Three Rivers; son-in-law Mark Schabes of Mendon; 33 grandchildren; and numerous great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by parents, daughter Deborah Schabes, brother Vertis "Buddy" Murphy, and sister Ruth.
Relatives and friends will be received at Eley Funeral Home, Centreville, on Wednesday, July 22 and Thursday, July 23 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. Social distancing guidelines will be enforced and masks are required. Graveside services will be held on Friday, July 24 at 11:00 AM at the Mendon Township Cemetery with Pastor Clint Zehr officiating.
Memorial contributions can be given to Centreville FFA or St. Joseph County 4-H.
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