Rosemary Bush

Rosemary Bush, nee Buehler, 100, of Waterloo, IL, died March 5, 2026, in Waterloo, IL. She was born November 19, 1925, in E. St. Louis, IL.

She is survived by her children Richard (Janet) Bush and Linda Ferrell; daughter-in-law Judy Bush; numerous grandchildren; great grandchildren; great great grandchildren; brother Gene Buehler; nieces; and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husband Virgil D. Bush Sr.; daughter Karen (Clem) Ruesler; son Virgil Bush Jr.; parents James and Hazel (nee Yates) Buehler; brothers Charles, Marion, Donnie, and Adolph Buehler.

Rosemary was a Sunday school teacher, she loved quilting, reading, puzzles, owl collecting, spoiling her grandchildren and spending time with her family. She was well loved at Cedarhurst where everyone called her Grandma.

As an expression of sympathy, the family prefers memorial contributions to:
To the Bush family to be used for a memorial in her memory

Visitation:
9 AM to 11 AM Thursday, March 12, 2026 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Waterloo, IL

Funeral Service:
11 AM Thursday, March 12, 2026 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Waterloo, IL
Pastor Benjamin Hayter officiating
Interment will follow at Lake View Memorial Cemetery in Fairview Heights, IL