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Jean Rusk Obituary

Rusk, Jean W. (nee Wilson). Age 80: of Dyer, Indiana formerly of Calumet City, lL. At rest March 14, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Ernest P. Loving mother of Jeff, Judy (George) Groll and Christopher, all of Dyer Indiana. Proud grandmother of Gwyn (Johnny) Serbentas and Danielle (Mike) Hoffman. Great Grandmother of 4 and special grand-dog: Baby. Dear sister of Rosemary Ray, Richard (Peggy) Wilson and preceded in death by six brothers and sisters. Sister in-law of Richard Rusk. Best friend of Betty Lessner, Carol Keagle and Katy Ready. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Monday 9:15 a.m. from Hennessy-Nowak Funeral Home 400 Pulaski Rd. (154th St) Calumet City to Our Lady of Knock church Mass 10:00 a.m. lnterment Holy Cross Cemetery. Visitation Sunday from 3 to 8 p.m. Graduate of Hammond High School Class of 1949. In lieu of flowers memorials made to the charity of your choice would be appreciated. Inf: 708-862-5454 or www.hennessy-nowakfuneral home.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Mar. 17, 2012.

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