June Eunice Zuhlke

June Eunice Zuhlke, age 88, of Markesan, passed away on Saturday December 30, 2023.

June was born on June 12, 1935, the daughter of Herman C. and Emma M (Dretske) Laper. On May 3, 1953 she was married to Loren W. Zuhlke of Markesan.

June worked all her life in Markesan.  She was a clerk at the local grocery store in her younger years. She drove bus for Del Monte Canning, She was also a school bus driver for Markesan Schools for many years, driving for routes in the morning and evening as well as for the activity route.  She then started working in a different capacity for the Markesan District schools by doing custodial work at Mackford Prairie School, Markesan Middle School and Markesan High School.  When she "retired" from those jobs she started working as a school crossing guard.  All around town you could hear "Hi, Mrs. Zuhlke". She loves the children of this community.  Driving around town you always knew it was her but the "JUNE Z" license plates on her vehicle as well.

June is survived by her children Lana (Dennis) Bradley of Dalton, Loren Jr (Betsy) Zuhlke of The Villages, Florida, Gregory (Denise) Zuhlke of Markesan and Nannette Roberts of Kewaunee WI. She is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and relatives.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Loren W. Zuhlke and Son Frederick Herman Zuhlke; sister, Avis (Vernon) Cornwell; brothers, Herbert (Delores) Laper, Irwin (Nancy) Laper, Robert (Karen) Laper: half sister, Florence (Walter) Reosler: half brothers, Will (Pat) Ramey and Clarence Laper; further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Visitation for June will take place from 10:00 – 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at Markesan Community Funeral Home, 868 North Margaret Street, Markesan. Memorial service will follow at 11:00 AM with Rev. Jason Jobs officiating, special words of remembrance provided by Anthony Holt.

June has a special message for everyone -

Feel no guilt in laughter,

She knows how much you care.

Feel no sorrow in a smile,

that she is not here to share.

You will not grieve like this forever;

She will not want you to.

She hopes that you would carry on,

The way you always do.

Let memories surround you,

a word someone may say

Will suddenly recapture a time, an hour or a day.

For if you keep these moments, we will never be apart,

And will live forever as a smile within your heart.