Marian Zenkovich

Marian A. Zenkovich, 89, of Southlake, Texas formerly of Sioux City passed away Saturday, August 25, 2018. 

A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 A.M. Thursday, August 30, 2018 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with Father Daniel Rupp officiating.  Visitation with the family present will be from 5-8 P.M. with a Vigil Service at 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel.  Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery.  Online condolences may be given at www.meyerbroschapels.com. 

Marian was born August 14, 1929 in Le Mars, IA, the daughter of John and Armella (Freymann) Reisch.  She attended school in Remsen, IA, graduating from St. Mary’s High School in 1947.  Marian then attended St. Joseph Mercy School of Nursing in Sioux City, graduating in 1950.  She received the highest score in the state, among 469 nurses who wrote the state board examination and earned her R.N. degree in 1950.  

Marian married John V. Zenkovich on November 17, 1951 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Remsen, IA.  He preceded her in death on July 3, 2011.  Marian was raised on a farm in Oyens, IA; she and John lived and raised their family in Sioux City.  After 63 years in Sioux City, Marian became a resident at the Landing at Watermere in Southlake, Texas in 2014 until her death. 

Marian worked as a Registered Nurse at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital and Marian Health Center in Sioux City, where she enjoyed working in pharmacy, obstetrics, post-surgery, and geriatrics.  She retired in 1989.  Marian was a member of Immaculate Conception Church.  Marian had a passion for cooking and reading.  

Survivors include her sons:  Michael (Alice) Zenkovich of Keller, TX, and John J. Zenkovich of Antigo, WI; daughters:  Susan (Edward) Knudsen of Sioux City, and Kathy (Kent) Mueller of Humboldt, IA; Grandchildren:  John E. Zenkovich, Allison (Zenkovich) Rousey, Jason Knudsen, Jennifer Drum, Nate Mueller, Jake Mueller, Kaitlyn (Mueller) Kelly, Paige Zenkovich, Hannah Zenkovich, and Kyle Zenkovich; nine great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild; brother John (Jean) Reisch of North Carolina; and sister Karen (Darrell) Hoss of Sioux City; a sister in law Carla Zenkovich of Spencer, IA; a special cousin Nick Freymann of Spirit Lake, Iowa; and numerous nieces and nephews. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband John V. Zenkovich, and sisters Paula Miller and Carla Murray.