Dolores Ann Zimmerman Obituary (1932 - 2020)

March 12, 1932 -- March 19, 2020 Dolores Ann Zimmerman passed away on March 19, 2020, from natural causes and was a lifetime resident of Niles. She was born on March 12, 1932, to Paul and Ruth Hamilton. She married Harry Zimmerman on April 14, 1951, and spent 57 years together before Harry preceded her in death on Aug. 16, 2008. Together, they had eight children. Dolores "Ann" was a citizen of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians and previously served on the Elders Council. She worked at Niles Precision for many years and retired in 1995. Ann was an avid bowler and she and Harry bowled in a league at White's Lanes for more than 40 years. Ann spent many years making Native American beadwork and loved to play cards and spend time with her family and many friends. Ann was blessed with being a daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and good friend. Ann is preceded in death by her husband, Harry Zimmerman; son, Patrick Zimmerman; granddaughter, Michele Curran; great-granddaughter, Chloe Kirst; sister, Sue Case; and parents, Paul and Ruth Hamilton. She is survived by her sons, Michael (Virginia) Zimmerman Sr., son, Jeffrey (Becky) Zimmerman Sr.; daughter, Kelly (John) Curran; daughter, Becky (Dave) Shaw; son, Scott (Theresa) Zimmerman; daughter, Janet (Mike) Falls; daughter, Barb (Don) Vincent; along with 15 grandchildren, Wendi, Amanda, Michael Jr., Vicki, Melisa, Cory, Brandon, Jeffrey Jr., Jenae, Jarod, Cherie, Adam, Bill, Kyle and Karli. She is also survived by 19 great-grandchildren. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Adrianna for the love and support she provided while taking care of our mother and the staff at RiverRidge Rehabilitation and Long-Term Care. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Hoven Funeral Home. Celebration of life service will be arranged at a later date