Violet M. Bushell

Violet M. Bushell obituary, West Peoria, IL

Violet M. Bushell

Violet Bushell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright & Salmon Mortuary - Peoria on Aug. 4, 2025.

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Violet M. Bushell, 97, of Peoria, IL passed away at 1:03am at Proctor Endowment Home in Peoria on Sunday, August 3, 2025. She was born on November 11, 1927 in Holdrege, Nebraska to Ernest and Lottie (Langloss) Sacks. Violet married Robert E. Bushell on August 30, 1947 at St. Mark's Catholic Church. They met as curbees at Hunt's Drive-In on Farmington Road. They were married 69 years.

Violet is survived by eight children, Val King (Bill) of West Palm Beach, FL, Michael Bushell of Mapleton, IL, John "Jack" Bushell of Dunlap, Pat Bushell of Peoria, Kitty Parr of Manito, IL, Judy Revallo of Harbor Springs, MI, Tom Bushell of AZ And Mary Slight (Larry) of Libertyville, IL ,20 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, and 2 great great-grandchildren and one niece and one nephew.

She was preceded in death by her husband Bob in 2016, her son Joe in March of this year, her parents, and twin sister Viola and infant sister Mildred., her grandson Kevin, and great-granddaughter Kylie.

Violet graduated from Manual Training High School in 1944.. She was a long time member of St. Mark's Catholic Church in Peoria and Sodality and their bowling team. She performed every year in their much anticipated stunt show. As a member of Timber Lake Country Club she golfed in their 9 hole league as well as the women's 18 hole leagues around Peoria.

Violet and Bob lived in an historic home on High St before downsizing to an apartment and eventually Proctor Home. Violet took great pride in her home, keeping everything organized and spic and span. Not only did she take excellent care of her own home, but also helped her husband manage numerous rental properties. Working on 10-12 foot ladders was not uncommon for her. She also worked for her mother-in law's store, The Varsity, doing alterations. She was a meticulous seamstress.

Vi was known for her straightforward responses and "telling it like it is". Although Violet often did not show compassion she had a big heart. Her grand kids got to experience her "love taps". Vi will be missed but happy to reunite with her family in heaven.

A memorial Mass will be held at St. Mark's Catholic Church on Friday, August 8 at 11:00am. Visitation will be from 9:30 -11:00 before the Mass. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery in West Peoria, IL.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Mark's Catholic School.

Tributes and condolences may be made to www.wrightandsalmon.com

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