Funeral Details

Juanita “Nita” Zimmermann, born December 27, 1934 in Bogart, GA, passed away July 5th, 2025. She was one of 8 children born to Lloyd & Mildred Thornton. Nita was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America for many years. She began her career as a telephone operator in Georgia for the Bell Companies. She met her husband of 68 years in Florida on a girls vacation, married him in 1956 and eventually transplanted to Chicago, IL where she has lived ever since.

Nita enjoyed gardening, playing golf with her girlfriends and sitting in the sun. Nita was also awarded a certificate of appreciation from the United States Navy for her unselfish, faithful & devoted service during her husband’s long military career.

Nita is survived by her husband, Herman “Zim” Zimmermann, their daughter Kathy Giese (Wayne), 4 grandchildren: Douglas (Jeanette) Tansor, Stephanie Trombetta, Nicole Barton-Giese (Daniel) & Samantha Carlson (Michael) and 3 great-grandchildren: Marshall, Campbell & James. She also leaves behind her youngest sibling, David Thornton (Ann) and many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, July 18, 2025 from 3:00pm until 8:00pm at Midtown Funeral Home and Cremation Options, 3918 West Irving Park Road, Chicago. Private interment at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, Illinois. Arrangements by Midtown Funeral Home and Cremation Options, 773.654.3744, www.midtownfunerals.com