Audrey E. Marzotto

Audrey E. Marzotto, 90, a long time Mishawaka resident, passed away Friday morning, May 2, 2014, in the home where she was born in North Liberty.

Audrey was born July 24, 1923, the daughter of the late Howard and Hazel (Irwin) Williams. She grew up in North Liberty and was a 1941 graduate of North Liberty High School.

Audrey married George M. Marzotto, Sr., in Teegarden on January 21, 1950. He preceded her in death on December 13, 1991. She was also preceded in death by a son-in-law, Donald Gertz.

Audrey attended Comptometer School and used the training in her forty years of employment at Ball Band. While her children were growing up she was an active supporter of their activities including Scouting and sports. Audrey was a long time member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Mishawaka. Audrey and her late husband were involved with other Catholic couples in CFS. She belonged to card clubs with co-workers from Ball Band. Audrey enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening. She was a seamstress, a great cook and baker and was especially known for her pies. Over the years, Audrey was a caregiver to many family members and is remembered for being a strong family woman.

Audrey’s family was the center of her life. Those left to cherish her memory include her four children, Joyce Gertz of Crown Point, George (Laura) Marzotto, Jr., of Osceola, John (Gail) Marzotto of Hebron and William (Phyllis) Marzotto of North Liberty; twelve grandchildren; and four great grandchildren.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 11 am in St. Joseph Catholic Church, 225 S. Mill Street, Mishawaka, with Rev. Terry Fisher officiating. Entombment will follow at Fairview Cemetery.

Friends may spend time with Audrey’s family Sunday from 2 – 5 pm in Goethals & Wells Funeral Home, 503 W. 3rd Street, Mishawaka.

The family suggests memorial contributions be directed to the Center for Hospice Care (Hospice Foundation), 501 Comfort Place, Mishawaka, IN 46545-5234.