Martha Jane Zbornak

Martha Jane Zbornak (nee Gain), age 92, of Schererville, formerly of Merrillville, IN, and Belleville, IL passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2020.

Martha is survived by her children: Marilyn M. (Ralph Jr.) Huber of Crown Point and Paul Zbornak of New Bedford, MA; grandchildren: Kristina (Dean) Yeater of New Jersey, Kevin (Kayla) Zbornak of Sedalia, MO, David (Mallory) Huber of Montgomery, IL, Mark Huber of Crown Point and Matthew (Cassie) Huber of Richmond, IN; great-grandchildren: Nathan Yeater, Justin Yeater, Michael Huber, Brooklyn Huber, Jameson, CJ and Robert Zbornak; brother, William Gain of Belleville, IL; sister, Bertha Brown of Minco, OK; and many nieces and nephews.

Martha was preceded in death by her husband, Norman of 59 years; parents: Lawrence and Zita Gain; brothers: Hank Gain and Skip Gain; sisters: Mary Ann Gain, Catherine Pickard and JoAnn Papproth.

Martha was a member of Our Lady of Consolation Catholic Church in Merrillville and formerly a member of St. Henry Catholic Church in Belleville, IL.  She was also a member of OLC Women’s Guild, 55+ Club, Friends in Christ Ministry, ARCS Senior Club and Phil’s Friends of Crown Point.  Martha loved to do crafts, quilting, shopping and travel.  A special thanks to Clarendale of Schererville for all their help and understanding during this difficult time, and to Unity Hospice of Merrillville.

Due to CDC guidelines and the health of our community, private services with immediate family were handled by Geisen Funeral, Cremation & Reception Centre in Crown Point, IN.  A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, July 24, 2020 at 10:00 AM at Our Lady of Consolation Catholic Church in Merrillville, followed by a Christian burial in Belleville, IL.

Remembrances can be made to Unity Hospice, Our Lady of Consolation – Friends in Christ Outreach Ministry or Phil’s Friends in Crown Point.

You may leave a message or share a memory on Martha’s online guestbook and at www.GeisenFuneralHome.com   (219) 663-2500.