Lillian A. Zvanovec, age 69, of Cambridge died October 23, 2012 at home. A memorial service will be held at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, October 27th at Strike Funeral Home – Cambridge Chapel with Deacon Gene Kramer officiating. A time for visiting will be held from 11:00 AM until the service at Noon Saturday.
Lillian Ann Zvanovec was born December 14, 1942 in Veseli, Minnesota to George and Emma (Pinc) Trnka. She attended grade school in Veseli and then New Prague High School, graduating in 1960. Lillian began working at First National Bank of New Prague. On October 17, 1964 she was married to John Zvanovec in Veseli. In 1969 they moved to Cambridge. Lillian babysat for a time before going to work as a teller and as a loan secretary at People’s Bank of Commerce in Cambridge. She devoted 28 years of work to the bank and retired in 2005.
Lillian enjoyed camping, needlework, going to the casino, using her Kindle Fire and especially shopping! She greatly enjoyed going to garage sales and thrift stores with her daughter. Thanksgiving traditions included the girls getting up early to shop while the boys watched football. She also enjoyed playing Farkel and especially liked beating her son-in-law at that game. Lillian volunteered at Shalom Shop in Cambridge and she was also a member of the Cambridge American Legion Auxiliary.
Lillian Ann Zvanovec passed away October 23, 2012 at home at the age of 69 years, 10 months and 9 days. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her son, Bradley, and sister, Irene Stepka.
Lillian will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 48 years, John; one daughter, Kimberly (David) Antonovich of Eden Prairie; three brothers, Joseph (Sandy) Trnka of Cottage Grove, John (Barbara) Trnka of Rosemount, George (Katy) Trnka of Montgomery; one granddaughter, Brittany; and by many other relatives and friends.
John, Kim & Dave & family,
Lillian was a lovely, funny woman & I am so sorry for you loss. I truly enjoyed watching John & Lillian in action when I spent the night at the house for Lynnae’s wedding! Both were so funny & it was such a good time! Thank you for allowing me to be part of it. Lillian will be truly missed; my deepest sympathies to you all and your family.
Laura
Uncle John, Kim & Dave,
I am so sorry for your loss. Words can’t express my feelings right now. I have so many awesome memories of Aunt Lillian, from being flower girl in your wedding 48 years ago, to many camping trips with our families, and spending time up in Cambridge during the summer. I will always treasure all the wonderful memories! I love you guys with my whole heart!
John and Famiy,
I’m so sorry for your loss. I have so many memories of working with Lil at Peoples Bank … she was a firecracker keeping us “young ones” in line and always so nice to me. I particularly enjoyed when she would stop in to say hi to me at work after she retired – she made me feel special. I have a beautiful doily that she gave me years ago sitting on my end table and will treasure it forever.
Bev
John and family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I have so many great memories of Lil – from working with her for 23 years to all the bowling we used to do, and the bowling tournaments that we had so much fun attending. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Margaret
Uncle John,Kim and husband,
I am so sorry for the loss of such a wonderful person.
You were a great couple together. Lost of fun and memories as family, my aunt and many friends I am certain. She was always a joy to be around. I wish I could be there on saturday. May God give you strenght when you need it most!!!!! Miss you all.
To Lil’s Family..
I met Lil when I started volunteering at Shalom. She was fun to talk to and work with..she will be missed. She was a true devoted shopper! Lil would have loved the new store. Tues mornings won’t be the same.