Gail Rushka's obituary , Passed away on January 16, 2026 in Elgin, Illinois

Gail Rushka

July 21, 1945 - January 16, 2026 (80 years old)

Elgin, Illinois

Gail Rushka's obituary , Passed away on January 16, 2026 in Elgin, Illinois

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Laird Family Funeral Services

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Gail Rushka

July 21, 1945 - January 16, 2026 (80 years old)

Elgin, Illinois

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We are sad to announce that, on January 16, 2026 we had to say goodbye to Gail Rushka (Elgin, Illinois). Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gail Rushka to show support.

She was predeceased by: her husband Walter "Wally"; and her parents, Albert Fohrman and Virginia Fohrman (Shuley). She is survived by: her sister Linda; her son Michael; her grandchildren, Joshua (Lindsey), Jeramey, Dakota, Vanessa and Aria; her siblings, Albert Fohrman Jr. and Marcia Springinsguth; her brother-in-law John Broom; and her daughters-in-law, Cynthia Strouse and Tammie Ray.

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Laird Family Funeral Services



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Wait Ross Allanson Funeral & Cremation Service Chapel
51 Center St, Elgin, IL 60120

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Jan 24

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Wait Ross Allanson Funeral & Cremation Service Chapel
51 Center St, Elgin, IL 60120

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