Jeanette M. Dziabis R.N., 86, North Manchester, Indiana passed away at 5:45 a.m. on August 27, 2018 at her residence with her husband of 60 years by her side. One of four children, Jeanette was born on February 6, 1932 to Hollis W. and Vivian Devota (McCarty) Pickett in Bakers Corner, Indiana.
She received her Registered Nurse’s degree at Indianapolis Methodist Hospital School of Nursing, and B.S. Degree in Nursing Education from Indiana University. Jeanette was an instructor of Medical Surgical Nursing at Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, IN. A member of St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church, the Rosary Sodality and served as a Eucharistic minister, faith was a cornerstone in Jeanette’s life. Not only was faith important to her but she also was a C.C.D. instructor at the church.
Jeanette is survived by her husband Marvin Dziabis M.D., North Manchester, Indiana to whom she married on June 28, 1958; four sons Steven P. Dziabis, M.D., Atlanta, Georgia, David M. Dziabis, New York City, New York, Stanley E. (Jennifer), Dziabis, Columbia City, Indiana, and Gary A. (Patricia) Dziabis, Chicago, Illinois; one daughter Lisa M. (Michel) Dziabis Calache, Marion, Indiana, one brother Ronald (Janice) Pickett, Bakers Corner, Indiana; one sister, Deanna (Mike) Pickett Forrest, Sterling Heights, Michigan, one sister-in-law Mary Lou Pickett; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She is preceded in death by her parents, one brother Joseph W. Pickett, and one daughter-in-law Kimberly Dziabis.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, August 31, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church, 1203 State Road 114 East, North Manchester, Indiana 46962. Father Andrew Curry and Father Bernard Ramenaden will officiate. Entombment will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester, Indiana. Friends and family may call Thursday, August 30, 2018 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. with a Rosary service beginning at 7:30 p.m. at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester, Indiana 46962.
For those who wish to honor the memory of Jeanette Dziabis, memorial contributions may be made to St. Bernard Catholic School, 191 North Cass Street, Wabash, Indiana 46992.
Arrangements are in the care of McKee Mortuary.