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Michael Barbush Obituary

Barbush, Michael Francis Age 88, late of Lansing, formerly of Hegewisch and Chicago, IL, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2016. Beloved husband of 60 years to the late Rita A. Barbush (nee Jankowski); loving father of Cynthia Barbush, Michael (Beverly) Barbush and Mark (Shawna) Barbush; proud grandfather of Logan Francis, Nyree, and Charles a; devoted great-grandfather of Kayla. Preceded in death by parents, Michael and Anna (nee Koma) Barbush; siblings, John, Anthony, Joseph, Andrew, Gabriel and Catherine. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Michael proudly and honorably served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a retired pile driver of Carpenters Union Local 578. Michael loved fishing and collecting scrap metals. Chapel Service 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at Opyt Funeral Home, 13350 S. Baltimore Ave., Chicago, IL. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery, Calumet City, IL. Visitation 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, January 2, 2017. (773) 646-1133 or www.opytfh.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 30, 2016.

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January 3, 2017

so sorry for your loss. Paula & Terry McDaniel

January 2, 2017

Dear Mike and Bev...I know it has beeen a long time but I wanted to send my deepest sympathies to you on the passing of your Mike's father. god bless you and your fanmily!
Mick Grzybowski Griz

January 2, 2017

Dear Cindy, Michael, and Mark,
I am so very sorry about your Dad's passing. I know that he and Mom are together once again. I can see him now feeding Candy treats with her sitting by him. May you find comfort in knowing that he will be with you forever in your hearts and is now at rest by God's side. My Love is with all of you.
Darlene G.

December 31, 2016

Please accept my sincerest condolences. May God and your fond memories bring you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Ms Porter

December 31, 2016

I am truly sorry about the loss of your loved one. May the peace that comes from God strengthen and support the family to endure this difficult time. Deepest sympathies.
Jeremiah 29:11

December 31, 2016

I am truly sorry about the loss of your loved one. May the peace that comes from God strengthen and support the family to endure this difficult time. Deepest sympathies.
Jeremiah 29:11

December 30, 2016

Thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. There is little that I can say or do to ease your pain and suffering. May knowing that you are in the thoughts and prayers of many, bring a measure of comfort. Life is so short and those we love are gone from our lives too quickly. God's promise to empty the grave in the near future is found at Hosea 13:14.may
the God of loyal love comfort you during your time of sorrow.2CORI. 1:3,4

D D

December 30, 2016

Sorry for your loss may the God of comfort be with you and your family at this time

Christie Varner

December 30, 2016

To the family of Michael Barbush I read about your loved one may our Creator be with your family today and Grant you peace 1Cor 1:3-4 Sincere Condolences Christie Varner

December 30, 2016

With sympathy from someone who remembers the family back from your day's at St. Ailbe's.

Rest In Peace.

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