Jerry L. Bush

Age 70, at rest Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at home with his family by his side. Survived by his loving wife, whom he married on December 20 1986, Mary Kathreen (nee Beck) Bush; four daughters, Mary Sue, Jennifer, Jessica and Joleitta; three sons, James Andrew, Travis Lee and Jerry Lee Jr.; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two brothers, John (Diane) and Ben (Barb) Bush; five brothers-in-law, Jerry, Jimmy, Bobby, Fred (Anna) and Frank (Stelena) Beck; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy (nee Parnell) Bush; father, Carl Bush; step-mother, Hattie Bush; and one sister in infancy. Jerry worked at Jewel-Osco and Wal-Mart. He was also a Boy Scout"s Leader for over 25 years. He loved to watch wrestling and Nascar races. He was a big Dale Earnhardt fan and an avid Cubs fan. At Jerry"s request, his body will be donated to the Anatomical Gift Association of Illinois to assist medical science and the community at large. In lieu of flowers donations to Jerry"s family would be appreciated.

The Family invites relatives and friends to join them for a memorial mass on Friday, May 29, 2009 at Faith Lutheran Church at 11:00 AM.