Ingeborg C. Zayti

Ingeborg C. Zayti, a longtime resident of Northville passed away July 29, 2013. She was born December 9, 1939 in Bad Harzburg, Germany; daughter of Georg and Meta Schmidt. She was united in marriage to Julius Zayti; they were married for many years until his death in 1988. Since 1978 she was the owner and operator of the Marquis Theatre in Northville, prior to running the theatre she ran the Marquis Boutique which was a high-end dress/gown shop in Northville. She was in the Peace Corps for 4 years; serving 3 years in Africa and 1 year in India. Miss Inge was the producer and founder of the Marquis Theatre summer camps. She dedicated herself to providing professional instruction, as well as a fun and creative atmosphere for the many talented children. Her involvement in the community was extensive. She won many awards throughout the years including the "Woman of the Year" award given by Wayne County. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She is survived by her children Mark (Tonia) Zayti and Christina C. Zayti; her brother Peter Schmidt; and her grandchildren Justin Zayti-Rush; Auston, Preston, and Jayla Zayti; and Luke and Lance Lindsey-Zayti. She was preceded in death by her parents, her son Jeff Zayti, and her brother Honey Schmidt. The visitation will be held Saturday, August 3 from 12:30pm until 1:30pm with the funeral service beginning at 1:30pm at The Marquis Theatre, 135 East Main Street, Northville, MI 48167. If you plan on attending the committal prayers at Rural Hill Cemetery following the funeral service, please park for the procession in the Casterline Funeral Home parking lot located at 122 West Dunlap, Northville. Please continue to support live theatre by donating to The Marquis Theatre in memory of Miss Inge.