Brenda A. Rush

September 20, 1959 - December 16, 2020

Brenda A. Rush, age 61, of Erie, passed away, Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital. Brenda was born September 20, 1959 in Monroe, she was the daughter of Rolland and Haroldean (St. Bernard) Navarre. She was a 1977 graduate of Monroe High School and a member of St. Michael Church. She was a bus driver for Monroe Public Schools. Brenda loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and friends. She loved getting together and playing cards and always enjoyed bowling on a league at Nortel Lanes, gardening, DIY projects, baking, being outdoors and loved animals. She is survived by her two sons, Jason M. Rush of Northwood, Ohio and Jeffrey (Brynn) Rush of Monroe; two grandchildren, Logan Rush and Craig Warncke; mother, Haroldean Schmitz; brother, Gregory Navarre; her sister and best friend, Diane (James) LaLonde; her former husband, Michael J. Rush and her three closest friends, Nancy Wilson, Debbie Croskey and Cynde Knight. She especially enjoyed the bond she had with her niece, Jessica LaLonde. She is preceded in death by her father and stepfather, Clarence “Larry” Schmitz. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Bacarella Funeral Home 1201 S. Telegraph Road, with a Rosary recited at 7 p.m. She will lie instate at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Michael Church with Mass of the Resurrection at 11 a.m. Rev. Kishore Babu Battu, pastor, will officiate. Due to the current Covid-19 restrictions all attendees will be asked to follow all face covering and social distancing protocols. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Humane Society of Monroe County or St. Michael Church. Online condolences and special memories may be shared with the family by visiting the obituary page at www.bacarellafuneralhome.com