Arlyn K. Bush, 79, of Prophetstown, IL, died Tuesday, May 18, 2021, near his home in Prophetstown.
Arlyn was born December 12, 1941, in Sterling, IL, to Donald and Coramae “Cork” (Norman) Bush. He was a graduate of Erie High School. Upon graduating from high school, Arlyn entered and completed the Apprentice program at General Electric, where he learned to design parts for GE products, and worked there for 17 years. After retiring from General Electric, he engaged in farming full-time with his father and brother in the Morrison, Erie, and Prophetstown areas. Arlyn married Carol Poel on December 26, 1961, in Fulton, IL. She died April 15, 1992. He later married Janette Ballard on April 9, 1994, in Morrison, IL. Arlyn served as a Drainage Ditch Commissioner for many years. He enjoyed farming and spending time mentoring the younger generation of farmers. Arlyn always had a project and was excited by designing and building new things for himself, family, and friends. He was always a fan of a good practical joke. Arlyn cherished spending time with his friends, family, and loving wife.
Survivors include his wife, Janette of Prophetstown; daughter, Kimberly (Paul) Mehring of Elmhurst, IL; son, Craig (Jennifer) Bush of Olathe, KS; four grandchildren, Erin and Morgan Mehring, Alexander and Ashley Bush; brother, Milton (Jan) Bush of Morrison; many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Cork; his wife, Carol.
His funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, May 24, 2021, at the Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home, with Rev. Jan Shaulis, Pastor of Leon United Methodist Church in Prophetstown, officiating.
Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, May 23, 2021, at the Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home.
Interment will be at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison, IL.
A memorial has been established to the local Fire Departments and Search and Rescue Teams.
The family would like to thank them for their extraordinary efforts, along with all the volunteers who helped.