Edna Kingsbury

Edna Kingsbury passed away peacefully on January 13, 2015. She was 89 years old. Edna was born on March 23, 1925 to Lawrence and Lillian Ruh in Morgan County, Illinois. Edna married John Patrick on August 18, 1945 and spent 28 years in wedded bliss. They had two beautiful daughters, Susan and Gail, before his passing in December of 1973.

Edna married George Kingsbury on October 29, 1975 and spent 20 wonderful years with him before his passing in October of 1995. Edna will be remembered for her kind and giving nature. She was always a hard worker and put her family and friends first.

She is survived by her daughter Gail (Robert) Giza. Her grandchildren Sarah (Brian) Scantamburlo, Susan (Robert) Long, and Elizabeth (Andrew) Bloomfield. Her great grandchildren Amelia Long, Alice Long, Abigail Long, Gianluca Scantamburlo and Paolo Scantamburlo. Her sister Jean Horn, sister-in-law Jo Ruh, brother-in-law Jack Bader, and many nieces and nephews.

Edna was preceded in death by her parents Lawrence and Lillian Ruh. Her husband John Patrick. Her daughter Susan Marie Patrick. Her husband George Kingsbury. Her sisters Kate Bader and Bernice DuRocher. Her brothers Richard Ruh and Leland Ruh. Her sister-in law Eloise Ruh. Her brother-in-law Bob DuRocher and Richard Horn.

Visitation will be held on Friday, January 16, 2015, from 12:00pm to 8:00pm at Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 34567 Michigan Ave. in Wayne. A Rosary will be at 7:00pm on Friday. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at 1:00pm at St. Mary Catholic Church, 34530 West Michigan Ave. in Wayne. Friends may visit the church beginning at 12:30pm. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, 25800 West 10 Mile Road, Southfield, MI 48033.