Obituaries

Sam Verdecchia from Poynette , WI

"I’m sorry Carol, Ryan, Kim and Mike. My sympathies to you all. He was a gentle man. The best teacher of the Bible I ever heard. He was a class act. I will miss him. My prayers go out to the family."

Edward J Schmoeller from Apex, NC

"Dear Carol and family. Dave was a great Pastor, Husband and Father. A man would teach and share God's love. My deepest sympathies. My prayers for you and the rest of the family. -- I remember Dave marrying my sister Susan and Lenny."

Larry Witham from Medina Lake, TX

"I am so sorry for your loss. May you feel God's presents in a special way as you go through grieving and I celebrate with you that Dave is now with his Lord and healthy."

Mike Fox from Joliet , IL

"I fondly remember Dave during college and ministry preparation years. I can recall his smile and his deep commitment to the Lord Jesus."

Hydar Family from St. Charles, IL

"I'm so very sorry for the earthly loss of this great man and so very thankful that we "do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope." 1Thessaloians 4:13. It is of great comfort knowing that he is in the presence of our Heavenly Father. Our season under Dave's teaching brought us a greater understanding of the word and grew our relationship with the Lord. Hope Community Church was a place where we found friendships and community that was really special. For those experiences we are forever thankful to Dave and Carol. We have many sweet memories of our time with our HCC church family - men's group, women's group, Sunday services, Awana, etc. We're praying for comfort for all who will miss this sweet man, especially Carol, their children, grandchildren and the Smith family. Love to you all."

Keith Schmoeller from Chicago, IL

"Hi this Ed and I'm typing in something from my brother Keith, since he does not have access to the internet. He sends his deep sympathies. Keith recalls the time that Dave and you (Carol) came over to visit on the New Years Eve / family get together. Keith was very grateful and thankful to see you both. He always cherish and remember those times of being together with family. BTW Carol we do remember babysitting us. :) We are praying for you and we know that God has David, you and family in his eyes all the time."

Trudy and Don Nettnin from Lake Villa, IL

"I have the sweetest memories of Dave (and Carol) when they were at Midwest Bible church. Dave also spoke at our wedding reception. I felt very loved by Dave and we always had so much fun. He ministered with my dad, Rev. Lawrence Powell. I loved seeing them together. Now, they are in Heaven together! I will forever be "Ant Trudy" from when I babysat Ryan. Love to the Rushton family."

Chris Savaiano from Glen Ellyn, IL

"A life well-lived filled with love and service indeed has glorified His name. I am grateful that I had the chance to help Carol and Dave on the journey. A fine man with a gracious, loving spirit. My deepest sympathy and prayers for peace to Carol and all his loving family."

Rich and Laurie Mueller from Valparaiso , IN

"“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.” Ps. 116:4 And what a treasured homecoming as the Lord welcomed into his arms His Precious devoted servant Dave-faithful and with a heart like Jesus. And like him, you Carol, lovingly and devotedly held him in your heart and arms throughout his care and release to Jesus. May Jesus’s presence now heal your hearts and give you and your family peace as only He can do. We love you all with all our hearts. Rich and Laurie"

Barb Avery from SAINT CHARLES, IL

"Carol, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. As your backyard neighbor I only knew Dave to wave to him when we were both in the yard enjoying a bit of fresh air and the sun. I wish I had gotten to know him better. It sounds like he was a wonderful and kind person with a big heart."

Val & Rudy Plachy from Palm Harbor , FL

"Our love and condolences to you Carol and the entire family at the this time. Dave reflected God’s love in the life he lived. And he lives on now, with the Lord and in our hearts."

Val & Rudy Plachy from Palm Harbor , FL

"To Carol and the Rushton family. Our hearts and prayers are with you at this time. Dave’s life was a reflection of God’s love. His eyes twinkled when he shared Gods messages with us. Now he lives on with the Lord and in our hearts."

Kathy Shoemaker Liska from Forest View, IL

"Praying for peace for all. Sorry to hear of his passing."

Pat & Ricki Giersch from St Charles, IL

"We have been Blessed by living next door to Dave & Carol for 22 yrs. Dave’s love for Jesus & people has been an inspiration to us. He was a humble servant who loved to help others every chance that he had. He truly made Jesus look good daily! What a great Husband, Father, Grandfather, Pastor & friend he was! Peace , Grace & Comfort to all of you Carol , Ryan, Harmony, Kim, Jeremy, Mike , Nikki & gkids. We’ll see him again in Heaven until then God’s Blessing to the Rushton family❤️"

Trudy Bruening Rein from Villa park, IL

"My prayers are with you and your family. I remember him being a kind and compassionate man with the love of God shining through every time our lives connected."

Henry Walli from Schaumburg, IL

"Dear Rushton Family. "We are alive as long as are remembered." I will forever remember David as one of the promising young men at our Melrose Park Bible Church in the 1960s. Dave and his family were our north Maywood neighbors. How could I forget a young high school boy assisting with our Saturday paper drives for money to support our church Awana Program. That one Saturday Dave was one of the young men helping us load water logged bundles of paper in a Melrose Park alley loading from a garage. I said to Dave: "These paper drives sure round a guy out Dave." Quickly Dave answers: "Yes, Hank I notice you are very well rounded out." Yes, Quick Wit Dave will be forever in my memory as I am now at 86 year of age."