Mary Ann Zorn

Mary Ann Zorn, age 88, of Brillion, entered into eternal life on Sunday, February 7, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton following a short illness with her family by her side.

Mary Ann was born on June 21, 1927 in Sheboygan Falls, daughter of the late Alfred and Lillian (Holzschuh) Burich. Burich family moved to Brillion in 1930, and Mary Ann graduated from Brillion High School, class of 1945. She worked at the Brillion Iron Works until she married Chester Zorn. On February 6, 1948, the couple was married. They then moved to Milwaukee. Mary Ann worked at Gimbels Department Store as an elevator operator for many years. Chet and Mary Ann lived in Delafield from 1951 to 1965, and in 1965, they moved to Whitewater and ran a business together until their retirement. In 2003, the couple returned to Brillion. Mary Ann enjoyed bowling in her younger years, watching sports, mailing birthday cards to friends, talking on the telephone for this was a lifeline for her to stay connected with everyone, and was known for her cheesecake. She loved visiting with Chet at West Haven and spending time with her family.

Mary Ann is survived by her one true love of 68 years, Chester “Chet” Zorn of Brillion; their two children and spouses: Michelle (John) Sladky of Grafton and Michael (Nancy) Zorn of Fort Worth, TX; four grandchildren: Stephen, Keith, Nick (Rachel), and Jasen; one brother: David Burich of Green Bay; one sister: Kathy Vande Yacht of Hollandtown; and one sister-in-law: Betty Lou Zorn of Salina, KS. Nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends further survive. She was preceded in death by a brother: James (Anne) Burich, and other in-laws: Clifford Vande Yacht, Madge Burich, Erling (Betty) Peterson, Allen (Joyce) Zorn, and Vernon Zorn.

A Celebration of Mary Ann’s life will take place at a later date.

In honor of Mary Ann, please feel free to visit Chet at Brillion West Haven. He so enjoys visitors, and she was with him every day.

Online condolences may be made at www.wieting-funeralhome.com

The Wieting Funeral Home in Brillion is assisting the Zorn family with arrangements.

The Zorn Family would like to thank the St. Elizabeth Hospital staff, especially Josh, for all of their care and compassion that was shown to Mom.

As Mom always use to say, "Fill your bird feeders and remember the good times!"