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Verna Mae Roush Click for Condolences      Printable Version 1914 - 2010 After celebrating 95 years of life, Verna Mae Roush of De Graff is now celebrating eternity in Heaven with our lord. She left here at 6:30 PM on Saturday, January 9, 2010. She was a resident of Heartland of Bellefontaine for 8 years. Born in Champaign County to Harry and Leatha Heminger on May 20, 1914, she moved to Zane Township in Logan County at an early age and was a 1932 graduate of Middleburg School. She married Arthur Roush on June 11, 1932 and he preceded her in death on July 3, 1996. Verna is survived by two daughters, Jenean (Bud) Jackson of De Graff, Connie Myers of Roundhead, and a son, Arthur Roush Jr. of De Graff. She has three surviving brothers, Howard Heminger of Bellefontaine, Leo Heminger of West Liberty, and Herman Heminger of Alexandria, Louisiana. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren, Skip (Amy) Jackson, David (Jean) Jackson, Jeanie (Ron) Weiskittle, Diana (Chuck) Gamble, Mike (Kathy) Myers, Alyson (Lawrence) Neely, Alan (Amy) Myers, Mike Hughes, Jennifer Hughes, Kurt (Jessica) Roush, and Katie (Mike) Long, along with 27 great grandchildren and 11 great-great grandchildren. One daughter, Sharon Roush Hughes, preceded her in death. Also going before her were her son-in-law, Junior Myers, a grandson, Robert Myers, and two granddaughters, Judy Hughes and Debra Jackson. Two brothers, Donald and Robert Heminger, and a sister, Martha Norviel, preceded her in death. Along with being a homemaker, Verna was involved in the real estate business for over 40 years, where she sold many homes and farms in and around the Logan County area. She was a member of the Gretna Brethren Church and a past member of the Farm Bureau. She loved her family dearly, along with her hobbies of crocheting, cooking, and fishing. Best known for her apple dumplings and home made noodles, she spent many of her later years baking pies and operating the restaurant at the Jackson livestock Auction in De Graff. Pastor Lynn Mercer will conduct a funeral on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at 10 a.m. at the Rexer-Riggin-Madden Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends Tuesday, January 12, 2010 from 3 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions can be made to the Riverside EMS.

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There are currently 3 condolences.

Vicky (Spangler) Slone Monday January 18, 2010 at 10:35 AM

Jeanean, just read about your mom on line and wanted to send a note. You were my bus driver when I lived on county rd 70 just outside of Quincy and I also graduated with Chuck and Diane. I appreciate your great attitude and great driving skills while I rode your bus. Sincerely, Vicky

Tom & Peg Myers and sons Wednesday January 13, 2010 at 4:17 PM

Roush family, so sorry to hear of your loss of Verna. We have many fond memorys of her and your family. May god bless you and be with you in your sorrow in the days ahead.

Chuck and Cheryl Bertschman Tuesday January 12, 2010 at 3:41 PM

Jenean and Bud, We have know you for along time and we know how important family is to you. Your mother will certainly be missed. We are praying that the Lord bless and strengthen all of your family during this time of grief. But praise the Lord for her victory.

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