John L. Bush, 79, of Spring Hill, passed away Thursday, January 22, 2004, at Kindred Hospital in Tampa. He was born in Chicago, IL and came here 20 years ago from Chicago. He was Catholic by faith and served with the Army Air Corp during WWII. He enjoyed woodworking. Predeceased by first wife, Loretta Gonerka. Survivors include his wife, Oleta of Spring Hill; son, Thomas Bush of St. Louis, MO; daughter, Janine Stefancich of CA; stepsons, Clinton Ward of Twin Lakes, WI, Eldon Ward of Weeki Wachee, FL, James Ward of Crown Point, IN; stepdaughter, Charlyne St. Leger of Hoffman Estates, IL; sisters, Adeline Gonerka and Sophie Kluk, both of Chicago, IL; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, January 29, 2004 at 7 p.m. at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 3745 S. Paulina, Chicago, IL. In lieu of flowers, mass cards or donations may be made to the church.
