Catherine M. Zmich

Catherine M. (Partaka) Zmich, 81, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away at her home with her loved ones at her side on Wednesday, December 26, 2018. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on July 16, 1937 the daughter of Alvin & Mildred (McAllister) Wright. She first married Leonard J. Partaka on January 4, 1955. He predeceased her September 5, 1972. She then married Robert C. Zmich on May 4, 1974 in Freeburg. They celebrated more than 40 wonderful years together before he predeceased her on May 8, 2014. She had lived in Gladwin since 1976, previously residing in Ubly, Michigan and was owner of Z’s Flower Box in Gladwin. Prior to that she worked for the Mitchell Corporation in Clare as an automotive seamstress.  She loved playing Bingo and she made beautiful silk flower designs. Her loving memory will be forever cherished by her sons: Gregory J. (Lori) Partaka of West Branch; Donald A. Partaka of South Carolina; daughter: Diana L. Partaka also of South Carolina; son: Leonard A. (Barbara) Partaka of Virginia; step children: Judy Smith of Bad Axe; Carol (Brent) McDaniel of Colorado; Susan (Gary) Osminski of Bad Axe. Her children blessed her with several grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will be dearly missed by her sisters: Theresa Webb of Ohio; Margaret Ruthkowski of Detroit; Ruella Ogger. She is preceded in death by both husbands and her parents: Alvin & Mildred Wright. Funeral Liturgy will be conducted by Rev. Msgr. Francis B. Koper on Saturday, December 29, 2018, 11:00 A.M. at Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home, Gladwin, Michigan. The family will receive friends on Friday, December 28, 2018 from 2-8:00 P.M. Her final resting place will be Grout Twp. Cemetery, Gladwin, Michigan. Those wishing to send an expression of sympathy in lieu of flowers are asked to please consider Heartland Hospice. www.hallkokotovichfuneralhome.com