Diane Kay Zolman
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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She was born April 16, 1944.
She leaves behind her childhood sweetheart, best friend and husband, Vernon “Bud” Zolman, who she married June 23, 1963.
She and Bud met in grade school. She graduated from Mentone High School in 1962 and cosmetology school in 1963. Together they built the family business, Zolman Tire, in Mishawaka, South Bend, Granger and Niles, Mich. She participated in many charitable organizations: Women’s Hospital Auxiliary, Audubon Society, Naples Zoo and Angel of Hope Memorial Garden. She and Bud have been faithful parishioners of First United Methodist Church since moving to Mishawaka in 1978. In 1999 they began to winter in Naples, Fla., and eventually became permanent residents. Together they celebrated nearly 50 years of marriage.
Surviving are two children, Stefani Zolman (and spouse Dan) DeSchepper, Osceola; and Nathan Zolman, Granger; eight grandchildren: Heather, Holly and Hannah DeSchepper, all of Osceola; Cory and Rocky Gizzi, both of South Bend; and Brock, Noelle and Avory Zolman, all of Granger; two sisters, Patricia (and spouse Richard) Goshert, Warsaw, and Peggy (and spouse Bill) Gilger, Bull Run, Ill.; and beloved stepfather, Richard Drudge, Akron. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Drudge; her father, Cecil Silveus; and a daughter, Jacquelyn Gizzi.
She was patient, kind and loved time with family. Her nick-names were “Lil Mama” and “Diner.” She was the fun, spunky mom that everyone loved to be around, even though she was quite strict. She and Bud were fantastic dancers that would happily command the dance floor at parties, reunions and their own home. She cherished family traditions. One of them was to give each of her children and grandchildren their first haircut. Another long-standing tradition was participating in their neighborhood, Winding Brook’s, Sights & Lights display during the Christmas season. The lighting of Christmas Eve luminaries followed by a formal dinner was her favorite time of year. She lived a happy life full of laughter and has now gone home.
Cremation has taken place and she has returned home to Indiana. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. June 22 at First United Methodist Church, 201 E. 3rd St., Mishawaka. A private burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw,
Calling is from 10 to 11 a.m. June 22 at the church with a luncheon served for all guests immediately following the service.
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Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, Mishawaka, IN.
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She was born April 16, 1944.
She leaves behind her childhood sweetheart, best friend and husband, Vernon “Bud” Zolman, who she married June 23, 1963.
She and Bud met in grade school. She graduated from Mentone High School in 1962 and cosmetology school in 1963. Together they built the family business, Zolman Tire, in Mishawaka, South Bend, Granger and Niles, Mich. She participated in many charitable organizations: Women’s Hospital Auxiliary, Audubon Society, Naples Zoo and Angel of Hope Memorial Garden. She and Bud have been faithful parishioners of First United Methodist Church since moving to Mishawaka in 1978. In 1999 they began to winter in Naples, Fla., and eventually became permanent residents. Together they celebrated nearly 50 years of marriage.
Surviving are two children, Stefani Zolman (and spouse Dan) DeSchepper, Osceola; and Nathan Zolman, Granger; eight grandchildren: Heather, Holly and Hannah DeSchepper, all of Osceola; Cory and Rocky Gizzi, both of South Bend; and Brock, Noelle and Avory Zolman, all of Granger; two sisters, Patricia (and spouse Richard) Goshert, Warsaw, and Peggy (and spouse Bill) Gilger, Bull Run, Ill.; and beloved stepfather, Richard Drudge, Akron. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Drudge; her father, Cecil Silveus; and a daughter, Jacquelyn Gizzi.
She was patient, kind and loved time with family. Her nick-names were “Lil Mama” and “Diner.” She was the fun, spunky mom that everyone loved to be around, even though she was quite strict. She and Bud were fantastic dancers that would happily command the dance floor at parties, reunions and their own home. She cherished family traditions. One of them was to give each of her children and grandchildren their first haircut. Another long-standing tradition was participating in their neighborhood, Winding Brook’s, Sights & Lights display during the Christmas season. The lighting of Christmas Eve luminaries followed by a formal dinner was her favorite time of year. She lived a happy life full of laughter and has now gone home.
Cremation has taken place and she has returned home to Indiana. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. June 22 at First United Methodist Church, 201 E. 3rd St., Mishawaka. A private burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw,
Calling is from 10 to 11 a.m. June 22 at the church with a luncheon served for all guests immediately following the service.
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Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, Mishawaka, IN.
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