Mary Ann Rushing

Mary Ann Patricia Rushing (née Fojtik) passed away peacefully at age 73 on September 29, 2026, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.

She was born on March 27, 1953, to Donald & Dorothy Fojtik in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Mary spent most of her childhood in Racine after her family moved there. In 1971, Mary graduated from Washington Park High School in Racine. Shortly after graduation, in 1972, she married her high school sweetheart, Ross Rushing. In May 1977, Mary and Ross brought home their son, Ross Rushing II, and the family lived in the Racine/Kenosha area for many decades. Mary was a longtime member of the Prayer House Assembly of God Church in Kenosha and devoted her time to helping her fellow church members. Mary’s love of her family and friends knew no bounds.  With great spirit and determination, she was always willing to go the extra mile to help everyone

Mary was an avid crafter and collector. She enjoyed quilting, needlepointing, cross stitching, and embroidery. She loved collecting antique knick-knacks and jewelry. Every year she decorated her Christmas tree with hundreds of glass ornaments. She also loved watching old monster movies from the early 20^th century.

She is survived by her son, Ross (Shannon) Rushing; her brother Bart (Terry) Fojtik; her twin sister, Catherine (Chris) Fogle; her younger sister, Susan (Jerry) Gondert; her brother-in-law, Timothy Rushing; her sister-in-law, Carol (Bill) Britt; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family members and friends.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Ross Rushing, and her parents, Donald and Dorothy Fojtik.

Mary’s family would like to give special thanks to the staff and volunteers at Castle Senior Living in New Berlin, Lutheran Home in Wauwatosa, and Aurora West Allis Medical Center (West Allis Memorial) in West Allis for their attentive care in Mary’s final months.

A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, October 17, 2026,  at Prayer House Assembly of God, 1525 24^th Avenue, Kenosha, WI 53140. A pre-service visitation and gathering will begin at 2:00 PM.  Beverages and a light dinner will be provided after the service. A private burial will take place at a later time at Union Grove Memorial Cemetery in Union Grove, Wisconsin.

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