EDNA R. BRUNS

Edna R. Bruns, age 91, of South Whitley, IN passed away at 8:50 am, Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at Coventry Meadows, Fort Wayne, IN.Born on June 25, 1921 in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of Fred Jacob and Lula Charlotte (Matters) Volz.

On June 18, 1944 she married William Joseph Bruns in Fort Wayne. In 1947, they moved to South Whitley. She was a member of the South Whitley United Methodist Church and the Church Women's Society.

Survivors include her husband of 68 years; children, Steven (Maggie Bunce) Bruns of Fort Wayne, Mary Leonard of Florence, KY; sons, Scott (Janette) Bruns of Normal, IL; seven grandchildren, Tara Bruns of Fort Wayne, Keely Bruns of Honolulu, HI, Jessica Gibbons of Florence, KY, Taylor, Austin, Jackson and Carter Bruns all of Normal, IL; and three great-grandchildren, Tyler Walker, Mia and Macie Gibbons.She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Walter, Lawrence and Arthur Volz; sisters, Clara Davis and Dorothy Berona; and granddaughter, Jennifer Walker.

To honor Mrs. Bruns wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral service, but her family will honor her with a private celebration of life at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to South Whitley Public Library, 201 E. Front St, South Whitley, IN46787, where Edna was an assistant librarian for over 25 years.Please visit www.demoneygrimes.com to send family condolences or sign the guest register book.Arrangements were entrusted to DeMoney-Grimes Countryside Park Funeral Home.