Virginia Kathrine Ebling

Virginia Kathrine Ebling passed away peacefully on March 4, 2026. She was born in Dearborn, Michigan on April 15, 1918 to Franjo Horvat "Frank Howard" and Purina Rose Gianolio. She steadfastly remained a resident of Dearborn for over 100 years. She graduated in 1936 from Dearborn High School. Virginia married her lifelong love, George Ebling, Jr. on May 27, 1940, before he shipped out to serve in the Mediterranean with the U.S. Navy during World War II.

Virginia was the office manager at Christ Episcopal Church in Dearborn for many years. She was known for being a prolific quilter, making well over 100 quilts entirely by hand. She was an avid reader until her last months, often reading a book a day. She and her husand George loved travel, especially to the educational Elderhostels and other places that fed her endless curiosity for life.

Virginia is survived by her son, Christopher (Karen) Ebling of Parker, TX., her three grandchildren, George Ebling IV of Mio, MI, Ian Ebling of Dallas, TX, and Allison Ebling (Quentin Mariano) of Dumont, NJ. She is preceeded in death by her beloved husband, George Ebling, Jr. (2008), her son, George "Rusty" Ebling III (2021) and her devoted daughter-in-law Stephanie Ebling (2008). Her only and very dear sister was Jeanne Howard Stokes (2004).

The family wishes to thank all the caregivers, friends and family who visited and cared for her in her later years; Don, Valerie, Belinda, Barbara, Cheryl, Edwina, Nan, and the wonderful staff at Corewell Commons.

The family asks for donations in her memory to: Christ Episcopal Church or The Henry Ford.

A service of remembrance will be held at 1:00 PM, Monday, March 16, 2026 at the Christ Episcopal Church, 120 N. Military St., Dearborn, MI.