Karen C. Rau Kingsbury

Zephyrhills, FL

Age 64, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2011 in Zephyrhills, FL. She was born August 7, 1946 in Adrian, MI. Mrs. Kingsbury was a member of Redeemer United Methodist Church in DeWitt, the Eagles Ladies Auxiliary #1039 and the VFW Ladies Auxiliary #671. She worked for over 30 years for Consumers Energy as a Senior Damage Claims Administrator. Karen enjoyed bowling, golfing, traveling, playing cards and spending time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband, Oliver O. Kingsbury of Zephyrhills; son, Lance Kingsbury of DeWitt, MI; 2 daughters, Lisa (Kent) Haase of Midland, MI and Lorri Kingsbury of Northville, MI; 5 grandchildren, Evan, Aidan and Edie Haase and Kenna and Cooper Kingsbury; 2 brothers, Robert L. (Mary Ann) Rau of Tecumseh, MI and Peter (Pam) Rau of Morenci, MI; sister, Kay Fisher of Palmyra, MI and special friend, Judy O’Reilly. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Evlyn (King) Rau; brother-in-law and sister-in-law.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 19, 2011 at Redeemer United Methodist Church, 13980 Schavey Rd., DeWitt, with the Rev. Dr. Rodney J. Kalajainen officiating. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday at the Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 205 E. Washington, DeWitt. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make contributions to the Fraternal Order of Eagles #1039 (Cancer Fund), 4700 North Grand River Avenue, Lansing, MI 48906-2536, or to the Charity of your Choice, in memory of Karen.

Online condolences may be made at: www.gorslineruncimandewitt.com