Rosalie Mae Brush

Rosalie Mae Brush obituary, BUSHNELL, IL

Rosalie Mae Brush

Rosalie Brush Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by MARTIN-HOLLIS FUNERAL HOME on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Rosalie Mae Brush, 90, of Bushnell, Illinois passed away on Saturday March 8, 2025 at 3:41 am at her residence. She was born May 31, 1934 in Astoria, IL to Giles and Carolyn (Lau) Belville.
Surviving are two children, Carla Havens of Bushnell, IL; Travis (Tina) Havens of Bushnell, IL; two granddaughters, Taylor (Tyler) Sprague and Hannah Havens (Corey Appleby) two greatgrandchildren, Nora Appleby and Charlotte Sprague; a brother, Leslie (Sandy) Belville of Princton, IL; several nephews, nieces, great nephews and nieces, and many beloved friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, an uncle Melvin Lau, Carl M. Havens, and George A. Brush.
Rosalie, known to all as Rosie, graduated in 1952 from V.I.T and married Carl M Havens in 1954. Together they had two children. She later married George A Brush. Rosie was a member of the Bushnell Christian Church, and The Order of the Eastern Star. She dedicated her life to her family and loved them above all else.
Funeral service will be held at 10:00 am on Wednesday March 12, 2025 at the Martin-Hollis Funeral Home with Rex Featherlin officiating. Visitation will be held on Tuesday March 11, 2025 at the Martin-Hollis Funeral Home from 5:00 until 7:00 pm. Interment will be held privately at the Woodland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are suggested to the Bushnell Christian Church or to the Bushnell VFW Post 1422. Please sign the guestbook and leave memorial at www.martinhollisfh.com
Visitation
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Martin-Hollis Funeral Home
771 North Crafford
Bushnell,IL
61422
Funeral service
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
10:00 AM
Martin-Hollis Funeral Home
771 North Crafford
Bushnell,IL
61422 To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Rosalie, please visit our Tree Store.

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