Ronald Zubkoff

Nov. 27, 1943 - May 17, 2016

Ronald Zubkoff , 72, passed away on May 17, 2016 in Highland Park Hospital. He was born in South Bend, IN on November 27, 1943 to the late Louie and Fanny (Skall) Zubkoff.

Ronald married his loving wife, Kathryn Wisniewski, who survives in Morton Grove, IL. Also left to cherish his memory are his aunt, Rose Schwartz of Little Rock, AR; his three sons and their families: Michael Zubkoff, and his wife Lisa, of Boston MA; David Zubkoff of Somerville, MA, and Ira Zubkoff, and his wife Jamie and daughter Arianna, of Woodbridge, CT; two step-daughters, Renee and Karen Kmiecek and their children, of IL; and many beloved 1st cousins.

Ronald graduated from Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana in 1966. He immediately received his commission as an officer in the U.S. Navy and was a designated Surface Warfare Officer.  He proudly served on the USS John Hancock (CV-19) during the Vietnam War and stayed in the reserves, retiring at the rank of Commander (O-5).  After Vietnam, he became a CPA and built an huge practice in Chicago, Illinois.

Ronald was an active member of Northbrook Community Synagogue in IL. He was known among family and friends as loyal, dependable, and very loving. He bravely fought cancer for the last several years.

Funeral services will be held TODAY at 11:00 am EST in the chapel at the Hebrew Orthodox Cemetery, Mishawaka, IN. Rabbi Bulman will be officiating. Burial will immediately follow. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to any cancer-fighting charity. To send condolences, or to get directions, please visit www.McGannHay.com.

Published in a Chicago Tribune Media Group Publication on May 20, 2016.

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