Dora Lazurka

Dora Lazurka, 95, of Port Huron, died Thursday, July 12, 2018.

She was born January 29, 1923 in Port Huron to the late John and Penna Dragneff. She married William L. Lazurka on October 25, 1958 in St. Mary Catholic Church, Port Huron. He preceded her in death on October 6, 1982.

Dora was employed as a teacher for 43 years, 15 in the public schools of Michigan and 27 years in St. Mary School, Port Huron. She substituted one year after retirement in 1991. She was a member of the League of Catholic Women and a founding member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Port Huron.

She enjoyed dancing, singing, bowling, watching old movies on TV, but most of all she enjoyed traveling with her daughter, especially to Las Vegas.

She is survived by her daughter, Mariann McIntosh; several nieces and nephews; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother, George Dragneff.

Mrs. Lazurka will lie in state at St. Mary Catholic Church on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 from 10 a.m. until the time of Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. The Reverend Lee Acervo will officiate.

The Rite of Committal will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to St. Mary School or the Blue Water Area Humane Society.