Karen Kay Bush

Karen Kay (née Blanke) Bush, of Liberty, MO, passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 26, 2025 surrounded by family. A Celebration of Life will be held Monday, March 3 from 2:00-4:00 PM at Relevant Church of Liberty event center, enter on the North Side at 101 N. Forest Ave., Liberty, MO. Casual attire and an informal time to visit with family and friends. Burial at New Hope Cemetery, Liberty, MO Tuesday, March 4 at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Samaritan’s Purse.

Karen was born June 27, 1943 to Harry and June (née Ademeit) Blanke in Burlington, IA.

Throughout the decades, Karen enjoyed a multitude of interests. They ranged in singing gospel music, journaling, arts and crafts (sewing, crocheting and DIY projects), playing cards, word games (find a word), and in her later years, coloring books. She was proud of her family. She enjoyed being a mom and a “room mom” at Franklin Elementary School. She thrived on hosting family dinners, graduation parties, birthday parties and having her family around. She remembered birthdays and special occasions and always had a card to send out.

Karen is survived by her daughter, Wendy McGilley (Jerry Casidy) of Overland Park, KS, her son, Brandon Bush (Regina DeHerrera) of Ft. Collins, CO, her brother, Rich Blanke (Judy) of Lees Summit, MO and her sister, Sue Blanke of Liberty, MO.

Preceding her in death are her Mother and Father and her husband Windel Bush.

Arrangements are under the direction of Newcomers Church Archer Pasley Funeral Home, 119 E. Franklin St., Liberty, MO 64068, 816-781-2000.

“Today”

Today you went to Heaven.

Long gone are your metal companions of the last four decades: walking braces, wheel chairs, handicap bars, and as of the last few years, oxygen tanks.

Today you are unencumbered. You can walk, skip, run, dance—all without pain.

Today you reunite with your mom, dad, husband, grandmas, grandpas, aunts and uncles, cousins and friends.

Today your smile is one without pain and fear. Your eyes are eternally happy.

Today your longtime foes: anxiety, doubt, vertigo, fear and pain are banished. They cannot accompany you on this part of the journey.

Today you rest and revel in a long deserved eternal life.

Today you walk among the perfect souls in heaven.

Today we mourn and begin the process of our healing and peace.

Today we say “Goodbye”…for now.