Mary Bush

Mary Lois Bush 91, passed away on May 29, 2018 at United Methodist Village, in Godfrey.  Mary was born in Alton, IL, on December 2, 1926 to Wayne and Ina (Ballard) Fansler.Mary married Henry “Bud” Bush in July 1944 in Alton he proceeded her in death.She enjoyed playing piano, watching game shows, doing jigsaw puzzles, and Cardinal baseball.She was a long time member of the Beltline Church of God in Alton and loved listening to Gospel Music.She is survived by four children, Kay (John) McNally, of Tusla, OK, Jan (John) Crouch of Tulsa, OK, Diana (David) Jones of Greenville, SC, Denny (Kay) Bush of Alton, IL; 14 grandchildren,  35 great grandchildren, 8 great great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and her parents she was preceded in death by two brothers Bill Fansler and Ray Fansler.Visitation will be held Friday, June 1, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 12:00 p.m.  at Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Alton. Burial will follow at the Short Cemetery in Alton.Memorials may be made to the Bethalto Church of God.Elias, Kallal, and Schaaf Funeral Home in Alton is in charge of arrangements.Online Condolences may be made at www.eliaskallalandschaaf.com

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