Geneen A. "Cookie" Rusk Obituary (1944 - 2020)

Geneen A. "Cookie" Rusk age 75 of Bloomington IL passed away at 7:58 PM on Thursday, August 20, 2020 at her residence. A private funeral service was held. Burial was in Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, Bloomington, IL. The family suggests memorials be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Geneen was born September 17, 1944 in Bloomington, IL the daughter of Martin and Regina Zuchowski Szabados. She married Elijah "Joe" Rusk Sr. on July 1, 1978. He passed away June 2, 2017. Surviving are her children, Karen (Tim) Thomas, Normal, IL, Kevin VanHook, TX Brenda Phelps, Atlanta, IL, Lisa VanHook-Reid, Arlington, TX, 11 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and 1 brother, Steven (Susan) Szabados, Palatine, IL. Geneen was preceded in death by her parents, son, John VanHook. Geneen had a love for her family especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and her dogs. Please view the obituary and share your condolences and memories online at www.calvertmemorial.com