Obituaries
ELOISE BUSH, 103, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at Resthave Home in Morrison.
A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison, IL, with Mr. Ken Renkes officiating. Following the graveside service, there will be a gathering of friends and family at Ebenezer Reformed Church. We invite you to join us for desserts and to share your sweetest memories of Eloise. The Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. A memorial has been established to Ebenezer Reformed Church.
Eloise was born on August 29, 1920, in Fulton, Illinois, to Louis J. and Nellie Amman Shipma. She was educated in the Fulton school system and graduated from Fulton High School in 1938. She married Kenneth Bush on October 10, 1941. They celebrated 68 years together until Ken’s death in October 2009.
Eloise was a member of Ebenezer Reformed Church, where she served on work groups, was a Bible Study leader, and a Prayer Chain member. In earlier years, she taught catechism classes and at Vacation Bible School. She was a member of the Philathea and Lydian groups. Eloise also enjoyed being a member of the Whiteside County Home Extension and volunteering at the Resthave Home and the Four Seasons Living Center. She was employed as a secretary to the principal in Fulton High School and later worked for more than 20 years in the office of the Volckman Division of Ethan Allen, retiring in 1983. Eloise enjoyed many hobbies over the years, including walking with Ken, reading, and crafting, especially making and sending greeting cards. She loved letter writing and had a pen pal from Holland for many years.
Eloise is survived by one daughter, Bonnie, and son-in-law, John Peart, of Chicago and her nephew Milt Bush (Jan) of Morrison. Other survivors include many great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Ken, her parents, two sisters, Jennie Bielema and Stella Buikema, and one brother, James Shipma, all from Fulton, and one brother, David Shipma of Ohio.
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Graveside
22
Nov
East High Street
Morrison, IL 61270
Following the service, a time of fellowship will be held:
22
Nov
309 E. Park Street
Morrison, IL 61270
Cemetery Details
Location
East High Street
Morrison, IL 61270
