Zona Burton Chapin
March 20, 1904-July 10, 2002
Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, July 10, 2002, page 2, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library
Zona Chapin, 98, of Sun City, Ariz.,and formerly of Niles, died Monday, July 8, following a brief illness.
Chapin was born March 20, 1904 in Unionville, Mo. She spent many years in Niles and moved to Sun City, Ariz in 1964. She was married to John W. Burton from 1922 to 1948. He preceded her in death. She was married to Barton Chapin from 1961 to 1976. He also preceded her in death. She worked for the Kawneer Company in Niles. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Sun City, Ariz. and the Handicapables.
Survivors include three grandchildren, John E. Brockway of Grand Rapids, Kevin L. Brockway of Mishawaka, Ind., and Jodie (Brockway) Wait of Brentwood, Ind., and five great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Phyllis A. Brockway and her brothers and sisters.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, Aug. 10 at 11 a.m. at Silverbrook Cemetery in Niles. Prease meet at the front gate.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Arizona, 1510 Flower St., Phoenix, Ariz. 85014-5656.
Arrangements are by Menke Funeral Home, 12420 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City, Ariz. 85351.