Zerna Bransky, née Dubrow, 88. Beloved wife for 64 wonderful years of the late Preston 'Bud' Bransky; devoted mother of Brad (Sandy) Bransky, Jim (Robin) Bransky, and Liz (Shep) Davis; cherished grandmother of Bart (Julia) Davis, Margo Davis (fiancé Juan), Zach (fiancée Adrien), Monya, Nat (Sienna), and Mike Bransky, and Amber, Nathan (Deirdre) and Nigel Griswold; proud great-grandmother of June, Aldo, Haley, Violet, Zoey, Ila, Cecelia, Breck and Ernestine; treasured daughter of the late Albert and Mildred; caring big sister of her late beloved brother Ira (Marjorie) Dubrow; sister-in-law of Lois (late Marshall) Ruderman, Marcia (late Bob) Malkus, Bill (late Carol), the late Ron (Beverly), and the late Gloria (late Ray) Stender; loving aunt, cousin and dear life-long friend of many. Zerna graduated from Northwestern University, and was a voracious life-long reader and bridge player until the end of this journey. Graveside service Tuesday, December 21, 11 AM, at Waldheim Cemetery, 1400 Des Plaines Ave, Forest Park. In-person attendees vaccinated and masked please. The service may be streamed at www.asimplestreaming.com/zbransky. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice, the Glencoe Public Library, or Chicago Botanic Garden. For funeral info: 847-256-5700.
