Marcia J. Bushman's Obituary
Decatur-Marcia Jean Bushman, 65, of Decatur, passed away at 10:46 AM Thursday, December 31, 2015 in Decatur Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer.
Marcia was born July 22, 1950 in Fairbury, Illinois, the daughter of Glenn and Shirley (Waters) Bushman. She graduated from Fairbury High School and retired from Kroger. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church and the American Legion Auxiliary.
Marcia is survived by her mother and stepfather Shirley and William Schwesig, sister Diane Duncan, brother Paul (Susan) Bushman, partner Alan Elsass, beloved dog Babe, nephews Keith Hart and Derek (Anne) Bushman, nieces Christa (Will) Minott and Ashley Hart, great-nephews Marshall Minott and Miles Bushman, and great-nieces Lylah and Ruby Minott.
Marcia was preceded in death by her father and sister Carol Ann Moore.
Honoring Marcia’s wishes no services will be held. Her cremated remains will be buried in Graceland Cemetery in Fairbury at a later date. Memorials are suggested to Grace United Methodist Church or the education fund for the great-nieces and great-nephews in care of Shirley Schwesig.
The family of Marcia Jean Bushman is being served by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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