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Georgie Mae Zinkan

Georgie Mae Zinkan

ZINKAN

Georgie Mae Zinkan, 84, of Lebanon, MO; born on January 20, 1938 in Lively Grove Township of Washington County, IL the daughter of George and Frieda Gass; passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023 at Christian Health Care North in Lebanon, MO.

She met Gayle Zinkan while she worked at Denny’s and married him in 1987.  They shared 32 years together before Gayle preceded her in death December 7, 2019.

Georgie enjoyed making jellies, cooking and baking anything.  She enjoyed sewing for herself and others.  Georgie was a kind, devoted wife, and mother to her two sons, Burrell and Sam Wise.

She is survived by one son – Burrell (Amy) Wise of Falcon, MO;  stepson – Alan (Laura) Zinkan of Franklin, IN; sister – Mildred Wayland of Clarmin, IL; grandchildren; great grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband – Gayle Zinkan and son – Sam Wise.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.heilschuessler.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Tilden Cemetery in Tilden, IL.

The visitation for Mrs. Zinkan will be held on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at Heil-Schuessler & Sinn Funeral Home in Tilden, IL from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and on Friday, January 13, 2023 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.  Funeral services will begin at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Jim Russell officiating.  Committal services will take place at Tilden Cemetery in Tilden, IL.

Heil-Schuessler & Sinn Funeral Home in Tilden, IL is in charge of arrangements.

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  1. Debbie (Frech) Schwartz says:

    Burrell and family,
    Sorry for your loss, you have my deepest sympathy.

  2. Cathy Sinn Flowers says:

    Burrell, I am so sorry about the passing of your mother, but I did not know your brother Sam passed away. I was friends with him on Facebook. I am sorry for both of these losses. May God grant you His peace.

    • Lela Neisler says:

      From Find-A=Grave concerning her son, Sam Wise: Samuel George “Sam” Wise
      BIRTH
      6 Nov 1958
      DEATH
      25 Jun 2021 (aged 62)
      BURIAL
      Buffalo Prairie Cemetery
      Montreal, Camden County, Missouri, USA

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  1. Burrell, I am so sorry about the passing of your mother, but I did not know your brother Sam passed away. I was friends with him on Facebook. I am sorry for both of these losses. May God grant you His peace.

    Reply
    • From Find-A=Grave concerning her son, Sam Wise: Samuel George “Sam” Wise
      BIRTH
      6 Nov 1958
      DEATH
      25 Jun 2021 (aged 62)
      BURIAL
      Buffalo Prairie Cemetery
      Montreal, Camden County, Missouri, USA

      Reply
  2. Burrell and family,
    Sorry for your loss, you have my deepest sympathy.

    Reply

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