Anthony W. “Tony” Szabo, 56, of Okeechobee, FL, formerly of Morrison, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at his home in Florida.
Tony was born December 19, 1967, in South Bend, IN, to Anthony W. and Janet L. (Severied) Szabo. He graduated from Penn High School in Mishawaka, IN, and later attended a South Bend Community College for Business. On May 25, 1991. he married Debra Bush in Erie, IL. Tony co-owned and operated, along with his wife Deb, National Wash Authority, LLC in Morrison, for 30 years. He was a member and on the Board of Directors of the PWNA–Power Washers of Northern America. He enjoyed winters in Florida, vacationing with family, and his sports cars, especially washing his cars. He loved watching his girls thrive in all of their sporting endeavors, and took great pride in all of their accomplishments. Tony never met a stranger and was eager to pass along any tips on how to succeed. He will be remembered for his humor and ability to make everyone laugh.
Survivors include his former wife, Deb Szabo, of Morrison; daughters, Megan (Toby Zellmer) Szabo of Milwaukee, WI, Emily (Evan Camper) Szabo of Ames, IA, and Anna (fiancé Nate Portz) Szabo of Morrison; mother, Janet Szabo of South Bend; brother, Jason (Holly) Szabo of Atlanta, GA; life-long best friend, Jack Bennett of Osceola, IN.
Tony was preceded in death by his father, Anthony Szabo, and his father-in-law, Harvey Bush.
A Celebration of Life will be held from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m., on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at the Eagle Point Lodge in Clinton, IA.
The Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
A Memorial to the Walter Payton Liver Center-UI Health has been established.
On July 15, 2019, Tony received a liver donation from his daughter, Emily; they continue to find that the life-saving work the UIH Liver Center does is incredibly valuable.
Online donations may be made at https://hospital.uillinois.edu/about-ui-health/giving.