Emma Zawada

While surrounded by family and friends, Emma Teresa Zawada went to the Lord January 29, 2012. She was born March 14, 1915 in Miles City to John and Mary Kosty, the fourth of 6 children. The family worked their truck garden, raising fruit and produce in which they sold to the local and surrounding areas. In November of 1935 Emma married John Zawada. To their union 3 sons were born, Chris, John “Rich”, and James. Emma and John moved from Miles City to Billings in 1955. She was a homemaker and enjoyed raising flowers and vegetables. Emma was famous for her dill pickles. Her grandchildren could eat a whole quart before she could turn around. Emma welcomed all family and friends a place to stay and always insisted on feeding them. She always showed great hospitality. No one ever left hungry. Emma was an avid card player which brought her much joy; not many could beat her at cards. After having to leave her home she lived at Prairie Towers for 8 years in which she made many friends. She passed away at Diamond Willow Personal Care where she was a resident the last 11 months. Emma is preceded in death by her husband John; sister Eva and brothers, Chris, Vic and Ernie. She is survived by her sons, Chris (Jackie) of Deer Lodge, John of White Sulphur Springs, and Jim (Michelle) of Billings; sister, Katherine of Waterloo, Iowa; two granddaughters, three grandsons, three great-grand children, and one great-great-grandchild; many nieces and nephews that loved her very much. Emma was blessed to have a special friend and neighbor Nola Balich, who was always there for her. Service: Visitation will be 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday at Dahl Funeral Chapel, with a luncheon to follow. Interment will be in Mountview Cemetery.