Wilma J. Karushis

WILMA J. KARUSHIS, 91, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 4:59 am, Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at Three Springs Lodge Nursing Home, Chester, Illinois.

She was born to the late Wilmer and Elva (nee Wood) Mansker on February 10, 1928 in Rockwood, Illinois. She graduated from Gorham High School and took art classes in Chicago. She continued painting for years.

She had been previously married to Ralph Mansker. Then she married Thomas R. Kaushis on May 19, 1956 in Ellis Grove, Illinois; he preceded in death on February 4, 2017.

She had been a homemaker.

She was a member of St. Mary Church of Divine Maternity in Ellis Grove, Illinois. She enjoyed playing Bingo and going to the riverboats to gamble.

Survivors:

2 Daughters: Gina Waltemate                      Farmington, MO

Pamela Harnagel                     Chester, IL

1 Sister: Clara Perjak                                  Ft. Wayne, IN

6 Grandchildren: Angela (Lloyd) Hanna, Edward (Laura) Keeton, Lisa, Michael, Jeffrey and Amanda

7 Great Grandchildren: Cynthia Canez, Chloe Brown, Desmond Brown, Shawna Gibbs, Tiffany (Josh) Couch, Aaron Choate and Rae Hanna

5 Great-Great Grandchildren: Elizabeth Frazer, Blake Frazer, Chelsea Cole, Jordan Martin and Korbin Couch

Preceded in Death by : Parents, Husband – Thomas, 2 Daughters – Cynthia Siedler and Patricia Mansker, 1 Granddaughter – Gwen Siedler, 1 Brother – Albert Mansker and 1 Sister – Mary Draves

Funeral Mass : 10:00 am, Monday, July 22, 2019

St. Mary Church of Divine Maternity, Ellis Grove, Illinois

Officiating: Father Larry Lemay

Interment : St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery

Chester, Illinois

Visitation: Sunday – 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Monday – 7:30 am – 9:30 am

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Memorials : American Cancer Society