Margaret J. Zgonc, 93, of Ely, dies

Margaret J. Zgonc, 93, of Ely, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2016 in Ely.
Margie was born in Ely on September 19, 1922, the 13th child of Joseph and Barbara Markovich and was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Ely.
She is survived by many loving nieces and nephews; and sister-in-law Olga Markovich.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Frank Zgonc and special friend John Marinsek. Also by her sisters: Joan Buccowich, Barbara Dineen Schonheider, Millie Griffin, Mary Rebol and Annie Cherne; brothers: Steve, Joseph, Albert, Matty, Julius and John. As the youngest and last survivor of her siblings, Margie became the heart that her family called home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Essentia Health East Range Hospice. Condolences may be sent to Kathy Nieman, 383 Sunset Road, Ely, MN 55731.
Mass of Christian burial will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Ely with Rev. Fr. Bill Skarich as celebrant. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in the Ely Cemetery. Arrangements are with the Landmark Funeral Home of Virginia.