Ruth Bushong
September 15, 1916 - September 15, 2013
Ruth Alma Bushong, 97, of Hoopeston, IL, passed away at 12:50 A.M. Sunday, September 15, 2013 at the Heritage Manor Rehabilitation and Senior Living in Hoopeston, IL. She was born December 6, 1915 in Hoopeston, IL, the daughter of Elmer J. and Emma (Finley) Clouse. She married William Leslie Bushong on June 27, 1944 at Camp Hulen, Texas. He preceded her in death. She is survived by two daughters, Lois M. (Norman) Butzow of Milford, IL and Nancy J. Bushong of Hoopeston, IL; one son, James L. (Donna) Bushong of Lafayette, IN; one sister, Edith (Bernie) Carlson Deany of Hoopeston, IL; one sister-in-law, Anna Clouse of Hoopeston, IL; 6 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Inez and Alice and three brothers, Earl, Ray and Walter. Mrs. Bushong was a homemaker. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Hoopeston. Ruth enjoyed gardening and baking, especially angel food cakes and chocolate chip cookies and spending time with her family and friends.
Ruth Alma Bushong, 97, of Hoopeston, IL, passed away at 12:50 A.M. Sunday, September 15, 2013 at the Heritage Manor Rehabilitation and Senior Living in Hoopeston, IL. She was born December 6, 1915 in Hoopeston, IL, the daughter of Elmer J. and... View Obituary & Service Information