June E. Rush

June Eva Rush, 90, of Overland Park,Kansas, passed away January 6, 2012, surrounded by her family.

June was born June 7, 1921, in Beloit, Kansas, to Oscar and Ethel (Peterson) Carlson. After moving to Kansas City she married Fairell "Sonny" Rush, a childhood friend in 1938. She worked as a bookkeeper for many years for various companies. June was a proud member of the Monticello United Methodist Churchand Fine Arts Dance Club.

June was preceded in death by her husband Sonny, three brothers and one sister. She is survived by a sons James Rush, Sr. (Penny) and Jack Rush (Meg); daughter Vickie Wilson (Dennis); 7 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and her beloved friend Gerry Chrisman.

She will be deeply missed by her loving family and friends.

Visitation will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Wednesday, January 11, 2012, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. The funeral will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, January 12, 2012, also at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Monticello Union Cemetery, Shawnee, Kansas.

Contributions may be made to the Monticello United Methodist Church, 23860 W. 75th Street, Shawnee, Kansas 66227.