Mary Jane Zakutansky

August 28, 1933 - February 3, 2021

Mary Jane Zakutansky (née Baranko) of Ogden Dunes, Indiana, passed away on February 3, 2021 in Sun City West, AZ. She was born on August 28, 1933 in Gary, IN to Mary and John Baranko. On June 6, 1954, she was married to Peter Zakutansky, and together, they celebrated 53 years of marriage. Mary Jane graduated from Horace Mann High School, Class of 1951. Throughout her lifetime, she was very active in many church organizations. Mary Jane spent many years with Peter building the family business, South Shore Marina, Inc. In addition to her parents, her brother John (Joy) Baranko, preceded her. Mary Jane is survived by her 4 children: Mary Katherine Zakutansky (Susan Prescott) of Wauwatosa, WI, Theresa Joan Zakutansky of Germantown, WI, David Michael (Kristin) Zakutansky of Ogden Dunes and Julie Ann Zakutansky D.C. of West Chicago, IL; 3 grandchildren: David Zakutansky, Stephani Zakutansky, MD and Katie Zakutansky; brother Paul (Dixie) Baranko, MD, and Annie (Jim) Withsosky; many nieces, nephews, and family friends. A Private Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday. Interment at Calumet Park Cemetery, Merrillville, IN. Arrangements entrusted to Burns Funeral Home, Crown Point. www.burnsfuneral.com.