Grace L. Zunker, age 94, a resident of Kindred Hearts, Manitowoc entered into eternal life on Saturday, November 17, 2012 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center.

Grace was born on March 4, 1918 in Manitowoc to the late Philip and Augusta Adler Hartl. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1936. On August 12, 1939, Grace married Raymond Zunker at the parsonage of an Evangelical Lutheran church in Dubuque, Iowa. Ray preceded her in death on September 12, 2007. She was employed at Mirro Corporation as a secretary for many years. Grace was a very creative and helpful person. She enjoyed painting, writing poetry, going to the beach, gardening, and ice skating on the river. Grace was a member of Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church and the Ladies Aide.

Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law: Scott (Janet) Zunker, Manitowoc; David (Laura) Zunker, Verona; two grandsons: John and William Zunker; two granddaughters: Mary and Christie Zunker; her special friend at Kindred Hearts: Cyrilla Marcus; nieces and nephews, along with other relatives and friends. Grace was preceded in death by her parents, husband: Raymond, grandson: Mark Zunker.

The family will greet relatives and friends at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Friday, November 23, 2012 from 1 p.m. until the time of the memorial service at 2 p.m. Rev. Stephen Melso will officiate with burial to take place at Evergreen Cemetery at a later date. Following the memorial service, a luncheon will be held at the Harrigan Parkside Gathering Center located on the south property of the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com

The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, N. 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.

Grace's family would like to extend their thanks and appreciation to the staff of Kindred Hearts for all of the care they provided.