Lawrence Rushing

Lawrence Rushing, age 83, of Marion, passed away on March 8, 2002 at the Marion VA Hospital. Funeral Services for Lawrence will be held at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home on Sunday, March 10 at 2:00 P.M. with visitation from 12:00 Noon until service. Rev. Murle Jack will conduct the service. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery with Military Rites Conducted. Lawrence was born August 12, 1918 In Marion, IL the son of Arthur Rushing and Mae Burchell.. Law rence is survived by his son , Michael Owens of Highland, IN and a stepdaughter, Yvonne Makarowski of Crown Point, IN., Twelve Grandchildren, and Fourteen great-grandchildren. . Also surviving are a Brother, Harley Rushing of Collinsville, IL and a sister, Edith Appleton of Crainville, IL, and several nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents, infant son, Jerry Rushing, daughter Joyce Perlinski, and daughter Carolyn Myer, and great-great grandson, Philip Spencer Wright. Lawrence proudly served his country in World War II in the Naval Forces. He was a member of the V.F.W. Post #1301, American Legion #147 and the Eagles #2457. He was of the Protestant Faith.