Diane R. Bush, age 82, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, April 13, 2026, at her home.
Diane was born September 28, 1943, in Ottumwa, IA, the daughter of Ralph and Helen (Schoenheit) Busch. She married Virgil A. Bush on January 27, 1961, in Morrison. Diane was a farm wife, a Secretary at several local businesses, and the owner of Diane’s Dinner Bell in Morrison from 1980 until 1992. She enjoyed cooking, hosting picnics, and crafting especially ceramics, sewing, and flower arranging. She was a lifelong Girl Scout member, and a lifelong member of Emmanuel Church in Morrison.
She is survived by her husband, Virgil A. Bush of Morrison; children, Crystal (Tom) Brown of Delavan, WI, Tracy (Ron) Muur of Waterford, WI, and Bill (Carla) Bush of Morrison; brother, Ted (Kristy) Busch of Winnebago, IL; six grandchildren, Daniel (Kristen) Brown, Jacob Brown, Monica (Matt) Henthorn, Tanner (Rachel) Muur, Derek (Jaicee) Bush, and Ethan Bush; nine great-grandchildren, Cadence, Lia, Judah, Felicity, Lucas, Arvella, James, William, and Iris; several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Bonnie Busch.
A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, April 17, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., at Emmanuel Church in Morrison, IL, with Pastor Luke Schouten officiating.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.
Online condolences may be sent to www.mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com.