Ann Marie Rush

Ann Marie Rush was born to Orlan and Myrtle (Muth) Jurgenson on May 4, 1942, in Hawarden, Iowa the second oldest of four children. She attended the first four years of grade school in Rowena, South Dakota, and when she was in the 5th grade the family moved to rural Canton, South Dakota where she attended 5-7th grades at Kerley Elementary School. Ann then attended Canton High School 8-12th grades.

After graduating she worked for Northwestern Bell in Canton teaching people how to dial seven-digit numbers. When this job was completed, she was transferred to Sioux Falls where she learned to be a telephone operator. She was employed there for several years. In the springs of 1964 she met James Rush, the “apple of her eye” at the Arkota Ballroom. Ann and Jim were united in marriage October 16, 1965, at St. Lamberts Catholic Church in Sioux Falls. They then moved to Millard, Nebraska.

Ann and Jim had four children: Amy, Julie, Joe, and Jason. Ann enjoyed being a homemaker. She also took on the role of caregiver to a mentally and physically handicapped little girl. She also cared for the children of several neighborhood families. In 1984 Ann began working for Millard Public Schools as a para educator. She retired in 2005. Ann volunteered as a religious education teacher for many years and volunteered at St. John Vianney and St. Stephen the Martyr Catholic Churches. She was a member of the LaFemmes of the 40/8.

After their retirement Ann and Jim enjoyed traveling. They visited all the states except Hawaii.

Survivors include her husband Jim Rush of Omaha; son Jason John Rush; and daughters Amy Susan Smith and Julie Andrea Rush; one grandson, Nathan Quinn Smith; two brothers Orlan John Jurgenson and Gordon William Jurgenson; one sister Elaine Fry; and a host of other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one son Joe Rush.

VIGIL SERVICE: Sunday April 27, 2025, at 3:30 p.m.CDT at St. Stephen the Martyr Catholic Church, 16701 “S” Street, Omaha, NE.

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: Monday, April 28, 2025, 10:30 a.m. CDT at St. Stephen the Martyr Catholic Church in Omaha.

GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 11:30 a.m. CDT Tuesday, April 29, at St. Peter Cemetery in Colman, South Dakota.

To view live broadcasts of the service, please visit www.heafeyheafey.com and click the “Live Cast” button at the top of the home page. Heafey-Hoffmann-Dworak-Cutler and Rush Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Service Details

VIGIL SERVICE: Sunday April 27, 2025, at 3:30 PM CDT at St. Stephen the Martyr Catholic Church, 16701 “S” Street, Omaha, NE.
MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: Monday, April 28, 2025, 10:30AM CDT at St. Stephen the Martyr Catholic Church in Omaha.
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 11:30 a.m. CDT Tuesday, April 29, at St. Peter Cemetery in Colman, South Dakota.
To view live broadcasts of the service, please visit www.heafeyheafey.com and click the “Live Cast” button at the top of the home page. Heafey-Hoffmann-Dworak-Cutler and Rush Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.