Mary Zeck Obituary

Mary L. Zeck

Apr 7, 1936 - Feb 11, 2023

Castalia

Mary Louise (Hauck) Zeck, 86, passed away Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, at her home surrounded by family.

Mary Lu was born April 7, 1936, in Toledo, to the late Clarence and Louise (O'Donnell) Hauck. She took great pride in being born under the Cherry Street bridge on the Cleveland Cliffs lake freighter, captained by her father.

She graduated from Margaretta High School in 1954. She worked at Erie County Auditor's office and for Holy Angels Catholic Church as the Bulletin Secretary. In her spare time, she enjoyed cooking, baking, counted cross stitch, gardening in her flowerbeds, and spending time with her family and friends.

Mary Lu was a very active member of Holy Angels Parish. She loved serving her church and community. She organized and founded Holy Angels Christmas Cookie Walk in 1990 and this annual fundraiser continues today. She was a team captain of bereavement ministry, Eucharistic minister, and served on many church and school organizations over the years.

Mary Lu married Julius C. Zeck on Oct. 12, 1957, and lived 65 years of a blessed marriage together. They have three children, six granddaughters, and five great-grandchildren.

Mary Lu is survived by her husband, Julius; three children, Ken Zeck of Castalia, Jim (Kim) Zeck of New Baltimore, Michigan, and Lisa (Matt) Laws of Cortland; grandchildren, Kristine (Chris) DeSmet, Kelly (Aaron) Sleight, Kathleen Zeck, Megan (Jacob) Swanson, and Lauren Laws; great-grandchildren, Benjamin, Annalyn, Layla, Michael, and Scarlett; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Mary Lu was preceded in death by her brother, John; stepbrothers, Edward and Fred; and granddaughter, Kelsey Zeck.

She was very loved and will be missed by many.

Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17, 2023, at Ransom Funeral & Cremation Service, 610 S. Washington St., Castalia, followed by a Vigil Service and Rosary at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, at Holy Angels Catholic Church, 428 Tiffin Avenue, Sandusky. Burial will take place at Castalia Cemetery.

Those wishing to contribute to Mary Lu's memory may do so to Holy Angels Parish, 428 Tiffin Ave., Sandusky, Ohio, 44870.

Online condolences and gifts of sympathy may be shared with the family by visiting www.ransomfuneralhome.com.

Sing joyfully with the saints and angels, Mary Lu, and rest in His arms until we meet again.