Loretta Victoria Zahora Age 94, of Ladysmith, Wisconsin, passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2021 in Rice Lake, Wisconsin.

Loretta was born April 19, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois to Bruno and Victoria (Tais) Bialek.

She married Edward Michael Zahora on August 26, 1948 in Chicago, Illinois. Her husband Edward preceded her in death on December 13, 2009. Throughout her working career, Loretta worked at various companies in Chicago, Illinois as a bookkeeper and office clerk. She also worked at a Playhouse Supperclub where she enjoyed meeting celebrities and movie stars. Loretta loved being with her family. She enjoyed playing cards, reading, traveling, baking and cooking. She made the best Potato Salad. Loretta and Edward retired in 1990 and moved to Winter Wisconsin. They enjoyed fishing, golfing, entertaining with friends and going to the casino.

Loretta is survived by 2 daughters, Linda (Patrick) Iacunato of Palos Park, Illinois and Denise (Johnston) Zahora of Hayward, Wisconsin; son, Phillip Zahora of Ladysmith, Wisconsin; sister, Regina Bukowski of Tinley Park, Illinois; 4 grandchildren, Mitchell Johnston, Jason Zahora, Joshua Zahora and Jasmine Zahora.

She was preceded in death by parents, Bruno and Victoria (Tais) Bialek; her husband, Edward Michael Zahora; son, Edward Kenneth Zahora; 2 brothers, Frank Białek and John Białek.

A private service will be held at 10am on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spooner, Wisconsin. Appleyard’s Home for Funerals in Rice Lake, WI is in charge of the arrangements.

Last Update: Jun 11, 2021 6:31 am CDT