Kenneth Ray Bushore

Kenneth Ray Bushore obituary, Wood River, IL

Kenneth Ray Bushore

Kenneth Bushore Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Marks Mortuary on Mar. 9, 2026.
Kenneth Ray Bushore, 56, passed away March 5, 2026 at his home.

Born October 8, 1969 in Chicopee, MA, he was the son of Mary Bushore of Lawton, OK and the late David E. Bushore.

He has worked as a union representative at the Valero Refining facility in Wood River.

Surviving in addition to his mother are his step-mother, Joyce Bushore of Ft. Dodge, IA; two sons, Eric (Gabriell) Bushore of Alton, Jeremy Bushore of Jerseyville; two daughters, Ashley Bushore of Wood River, Melissa Bushore of St. Louis, MO; two grandchildren; a brother, Richard Anderson of Webster City, IA; and two sisters, Lelania Sullivan of Newark, TX, and Jessica Anderson of Ft. Dodge, IA.

He was preceded in death by his father; and two brothers, Steven Bushore and Mark Bushore.

Cremation rites were accorded.

No services have been scheduled at this time.

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