Carolyn Rush had been battling illness for the last two years.The couple was married for 36 years and had a blended family of seven children and 11 grandchildren.
Funeral Arrangements for Carolyn A. Rush for Saturday, March 25, 2017 at Freedom Temple COGIC
CHICAGO – This advisory serves to update information regarding the funeral services for Mrs. Carolyn A. Rush, wife of U.S. Representative Bobby L. Rush.
Mrs. Rush, 67, died of congestive heart failure on Monday, March 13, 2017 at the University of Chicago Hospital. She will be eulogized by Presiding Bishop Charles E. Blake, Sr., of the Church of God in Christ (COGIC) of Los Angeles, California. Other dignities are expected to provide reflections during the 11:00 a.m. service to be held this Saturday, March 25th at Freedom Temple COGIC, 1459 W. 74th Street, in Chicago.
Friday, March 24, 2017Community Visitation/Lain In State6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m,A.R. Leak & Sons Funeral Home7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago
Saturday, March 25, 2017Formal Wake & Family Visitation10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.Freedom Temple COGIC1459 W. 74th Street, Chicago
Program & Homegoing Celebration11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.*
Internment & Funeral ProcessionalImmediately Following ServicesOak Wood Cemetery1035 E. 67th Street, Chicago