Born: March 7, 1940

Died: April 26, 2013

Walter S. Rush, 73, of Niles, passed from this life into God’s presence on Friday, April 26, 2013, at Silverbrook Manor, surrounded by his loving family.

The Pennsylvania native owned and operated Rush Building of Niles and served as the pastor of Church of God of Prophecy in Niles.

Visitation will be Monday, April 29, from 6 until 8 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home in Niles. Funeral services will be Tuesday, April 30, at 11 a.m. at Mission Hills Memorial Chapel.

Interment will be at Mission Hills Memorial Gardens.

Memorial contributions may be made in Walter’s memory to Hospice at Home Inc. 4025 Health Park Lane, St. Joseph, MI 49085.