Joseph BARTUSH

26 JUN 1940 - 7 JAN 2016

• BIRTH: 26 JUN 1940, Chicago, Cook, Illinois
• DEATH: 7 JAN 2016, Knox, Starke, Indiana

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[N13832] Dr. Joseph Bartush
Jun. 26, 1940 - Jan. 7, 2016
KNOX - Dr. Joseph Bartush, 75 years old of Knox, IN, died Thursday, January 7, 2016, in Knox, Indiana.He was born Wednesday, June 26, 1940, in Chicago, Illinois, son of the late Joseph Bartush and the late Lydia (Zaleska) Bartush. “Dr. Joe,” as he was commonly referred to, has served his patients in Starke County since 1981. Joe loved his wood-working and fishing. He enjoyed spending time with his family. He worked as a Family Physician in Knox, Indiana.Surviving are his wife, Patty Bartush of Knox, IN; son, Kevin (Stephanie) Richardson of Knox, IN; daughter, Melissa (Jim) Mitchell of Knox, IN; 6 grandchildren.He was preceded in death by parents, Joseph and Lydia Bartush; sister, Lydia Bartush; and son, Jeremy Richardson. Friends will be received 4-8 PM Sunday, January 10, 2016, at the Braman & Son Memorial Chapel, Knox, Indiana.Services will be held at Braman & Son Memorial Chapel Monday, January 11, 2016, at 11 AM, with Rev. James Pradke officiating. Published in South Bend Tribune on Jan. 9, 2016