Elsie J. "Dodie" Rush
Elsie J. “Dodie” Rush, 71, of Curran, died at 2:05 am, Thursday, March 15, 2012. She was born May 16, 1940 in Springfield, to William Presley and Mary Patterson Thompson.
Survivors include one daughter, Sherry (Daniel) Williams of Chatham; two sons, Edward (Genora) Rush of Auburn and David (Terri) Rush of Sherman; six grandchildren, Kelly, Jessica, Garry, Aubrey, Christina and Justin; four great grandchildren, Jac, Gwendolyn, Jaiden and Katlyn; two sisters, Betty Ausley of Springfield and Billie Trotter of Terre Haute, IN and Robert D. (Jean) Thompson of Girard and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
She is preceded in death by two brothers, Presley and Chuck; one sister, Mary Lou and two granddaughters, Rachel and Sarah.
Elsie was a resident of Curran most of her life. She retired from the Administrative office of the Illinois Courts, she also worked for Fiat Allis and Bell Telephone.
Visitation: 3-6 pm, Sunday, March 18, 2012 at Staab Funeral Home.
Funeral Service: 11 am, Monday, March 19, 2012 at Staab Funeral Home with Robert Green officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to a Charity of the Donor’s choice.
Susan and John Luckey posted on 3/18/12
To the whole Rush Family: We just wanted you to know it may have been awhile since we have spoken but you all have always been in our thoughts and our friendship has never ended. So in this time of your sorrow and grief we just want you to know that we are here and you are in our thoughts and prayers. Elsie was a great lady and we all know now she is an angel standing by each of you, holding you, knowing what a great family she had. In time the pain will be replaced with wonderful memories to share with all your family and friends. Elsie will be missed and she is now your guardian angel and will be with you always. Love Susan and John, Matthew and Drew