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Karen S. Ruesler
November 29, 1949 — May 21, 2025
Waterloo, IL
Karen S. Ruesler, nee Bush, 75, of Waterloo, IL, died May 21, 2025, in Waterloo, IL. She was born November 29, 1949, in E. St. Louis, IL.
She is survived by her children Jennifer (John) Kindhart, Daniel Morgan, Sara Naumann, Matthew (Bishesh Poudel) Cohlmeyer, Sandy (Todd) Halt, Sharon (Allen) Marquardt; grandchildren & great grandchildren; mother Rosemary Bush; brother Richard (Jan) Bush; sister Linda Ferrell; nieces; nephews; and cousins.
Karen is preceded in death by her husband Clemen W. Ruesler; son Stanley Ruesler; father Virgil D. Bush Sr.; and brother Virgil Bush Jr.She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church - Waterloo.
As an expression of sympathy, the family prefers memorial contributions to:Human Support Services - Waterloo (Mental Health Programs)
Visitation:
11 AM to 1 PM Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Waterloo, IL
Funeral Service:
1 PM Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Waterloo, IL
Pastor Brian Downs officiating
Interment will follow at Waterloo City Cemetery in Waterloo, IL
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Tuesday, May 27, 2025
11:00 am - 1:00 pm (Central time)
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Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Starts at 1:00 pm (Central time)
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