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Herta Valerie Zubko

Herta Valerie Zubko, age 80, of Shell Knob, Missouri

            Herta Valerie Zubko, age 80, of Shell Knob, Missouri, passed away Friday, September 24, 2021 at her home.

            She was born June 26, 1941 in Litzmannstadt, Poland the daughter of Peter and Herta (Reinhardt) Zirtaut.  On November 10, 1962 in Chicago, Illinois she was united in marriage to Chester Zubko, who preceded her in death on June 4, 2020.  Also preceding her in death were her parents.

            Surviving is one daughter, Carla Zubko of Shell Knob, Missouri.

            In 1951 she came to the United States through Ellis Island and graduated from Maria High School in Chicago, Illinois in 1959.  In 1976 she moved to the suburbs of Chicago, remaining there until 1990 when she moved to Shell Knob after her husband retired.  She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Shell Knob.  One of her favorite pastimes was traveling and because of her travels she can speak five languages.  She also enjoyed lakes and sunshine, most of all she loved people.  Her greatest joy in life was being a wife and mother.  As Herta would always say, “Ladies, don’t forget your lipstick”.

            Rosary will be held at 4:00 PM Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at Fohn Funeral Home in Shell Knob.  Reverend Bill Hodgson will conduct the services.

            The family will receive friends from 4:30 until 6:00 PM Wednesday at Fohn Funeral Home in Shell Knob.

Visit www.fohnfuneralhome.com for online obituaries, guestbook and private condolences

FOHN FUNERAL HOME

Shell Knob, Missouri

417-858-3151

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