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12, 1927 - Dec. 22, 2009SOUTH BEND - Shirley A. Zultanski passed away on December 22, 2009 after a brief illness. Shirley was born February 12, 1927 in Chicago , IL to Ralph and Audrey Norris. On August 3rd 1946 she married Walter S. Zultanski who survives. Other survivors include her daughters, Carol A. (Charles) Copley of Osceola , IN and Bonnie J. (Mark) Hurley of Colorado Springs, CO. Also surviving are five grandchildren, Joy, Jay, Shannon, Sean and Ryan. She has two great grandchildren, Olivia and Winnie. Other survivors include her sister, Mary Zakrowski along with many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by seven brothers and two sisters. From a very young age Shirley was a well known entertainer. She was a regular first place winner in the "Popeye Club Talent Show". At the age of 16 she sang with Dick Jergens Band at the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago . She could not travel with the band because of her age. Shirley was a favorite entertainer in many area restaurants and clubs in the Michiana area. She was the "Theatre Lady" in many children's productions. She wrote and sang singing telegrams at many functions. She was a featured guest on many local radio and tv shows singing one of her many well written parodies. She would also design costumes to fit any occasion. She wrote and performed songs for campaigns of Joe Donnely and Birch Bayh. For many years she one half of the "Golden Girls" duo who performed at many area functions. Any song requested she could sing. She sang a beautiful rendition of the National Anthem at many local sporting events. She had an amazing career as a pre-school Teacher that spanned 50 years. She taught at Temple Beth-El and the South Bend Hebrew Day School . Generations of families loved "Mrs. Shirley". Shirley was the most generous woman with the biggest heart and always put her family and friends first. She will leave a void in the lives of many and will be missed by everyone whose life she touched. We love you- your loving husband, daughters, grandchildren and great granddaughters. Visitation will be Sunday, December 27 from 3 to 6 p.m. in Hahn Funeral Home, 505 W. 8th Street , Mishawaka . Funeral services will be on Monday, December 28 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home, with Rev. Terry Fisher and Rabbi Reuven Pelberg, officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery , Mishawaka . Memorial contributions can be made to the South Bend Hebrew Day School , 206 W. 8th Street , Mishawaka , IN 46544 . To leave the family an online condolence or to share memories with the family, please visit our website at www.hahnfuneralhomes.com.