Patricia Kruzich, 79, of Du Quoin, passed away at 7:47 A.M., Thursday, January 5, 2023 at the Du Quoin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Pat had been a secretary for a hospital. She was a member of the Spirit of Life Church Christian in Du Quoin.
She was born July 29, 1943 in Kalamazoo, MI, the daughter of Hiram and Imogene (Blazer) Longshore.
She married William Kruzich on December 24, 1964 in Cicero, IL and he preceded her in death on May 20, 2016.
She is survived by one step daughter - Roseann Norman and husband Michael of Bolingbrook, IL, two step grandchildren - Megan Norman of Portland, OR and John Norman of Chicago, four siblings - Corky Longshore of Du Quoin, Gene Longshore of Plainfield, IL, David Longshore of Du Quoin and Sherry Bailey of Du Quoin, and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents - Hiram Longshore and Imogene Longshore Remijan, husband - William Kruzich and step son - Billy Kruzich.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M., Thursday, January 12, 2023 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Rev. Gerald Wright officiating.
Friends may call from 9 A.M. until the time of service on Thursday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Burial will be in the Sunset Memorial Park in Du Quoin.
Friends may make memorials to the Perry County Humane Society or Spirit of Life Christian Church and will be accepted at the funeral home.