The Rushville Public Library welcomes monetary donations for the purpose of remembering loved ones and friends who have passed away, for the celebration or a birthday or anniversary, or for the recognition of a deed well done. Memorial gifts are wonderful because they insure a lasting memorial to a loved one or friend. Once the Library receives the gift, a note is sent to the person being remembered or the next of kin. If the gift is more than fifteen dollars, a book(s) is purchased and a special plate stating the name of the donor and in whose memory it was given is placed inside. If the gift is less than $15, it is placed in a general memorial fund and used to purchase books for the Library. Many kind folks have given memorial gifts and requested that videos, puppets, or other library materials are purchased. Some donors have requested that the gift be used for our programming such as the summer reading club or the young adult monthly events.

During 2008, these kind people donated memorials: Rushville Chapter of DAR; Bud and Nan Pearsey; David and Barbara Malson; Don and Wilma Kanouse; Edythe Huffman; Paul and Sharon Keller; Warren and Ruth Dorrel; Deborah Rankin; Libby and Paul D. Smith; Ruth A. Overholser; Al and Amy Kellerstrass; Bonnie and Samuel Amos; Nial and S.M. Tuvell; Christie Cain; Bob and Mary Ann Bridges; Maria and Eli Bridges; Joe Bridges; Carrie Listman; Brendon and Alyson Bridges; Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Gruell; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cupp and Family; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bedel and Family; Mr. and Mrs. Terry Gruell and Brian; Alexis Fessenden; Jim Vogel and Sarah Halterman; Tom, Jonathan and Kristy Webb; Richard and Marilyn Dunn; Ginger, Mark, and Ann Marie Ruble; John and Deanna Ruble; Edith Angle; Larry, Kathy and Justin Angle; Harold and Mary Jo Weber; Hi Nabors Club and Card Club; Judy and Phil Leisure; Sarah and George Yazel; Nita and Don Wright; Jane and Steve Ward; Delores and John Green; Pat and Kenny Summan; Ramona and Darrel Wilkinson; Mary Sheehan; Sandy and Larry Gordon; Debby and Mark Bassett; Gayle Henderson; Kenny and Marilyn Vogel; Francis and Jean Fussner and Jeff, Tom, and Gary; Wilma Ricker and Virginia Rogers; Tom Johnson; Carol and Loren Beck; Larry and Jean Johnson; Debbie and Gary Cook; Steve and Pam Johnson; Karen and David Noeing; Leonard E. and Loris Ann Mohr Booth; Steve and Bonnie Booth; Gary and Jayne Harrington; Mike and Anne Booth; Bill and Lori Booth; Virginia Houston; Mrs. Paul Walker and Family; Sue Huber; Denny and Rita Corn; Paul Davis; Kevin and Julie Mahan and Family; Mary Jane Thorpe; Uncle Ray and Aunt Sue; Terry Aker and Families; Bill, Jan, Matt and Brylee Garrison; Frances Norris; Robert and Diane Kelley; Dave and Joanne Desrocher; John and Pat Norris; Heart in Hand Quilt Guild; Ann, Beth and Jane; Ann Vogel; Rushville Public Library Staff; Janiece Byrne; Tim and Dawn Netherly and Family; Charlie and Teresa Farthing; Carol Clemons; Elizabeth and Charles Gratzer; Kristen, Mark and Ava Hass; Michelle, Mark, Abby, Audrey, Matthew, Adam, Nicholas, and Catherine Neuman; Kim and Michael Martin; Mary Dalrymple; Tuesday Lunch Friends; Harold and Louise Case; Zetta McQueen; Matthew Wagoner; Ted and Melissa James and Family; Mr. and Mrs. Norman Copple and Family; Ladies of the Round Table; Bill and Jayne Means; David and Karen Garau; Cheryl, Jim, and Zack Romans; Deborah Lawton; Mabel and Don Berkemeier; Jeff and Teresa Leisure; Jane Stumpf; Anna Salmon; Penny Sams; Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Vogel and Family; Mr. and Mrs. Jon Vogel and Family; Avis Brown; Carole Yeend; Larry and Christina Rheault; Mrs. Penny Gordon and Family; David and Nancy Tucker and Family; Bruce and Paula Copple and Family; Ken and Carolyn Rushton; Janet Mauzy; Carlene and Steve McCreary; Carol Anspaugh; and Sue Roller.

The Library thanks these generous people. To learn more about giving memorial donations to the Rushville Public Library, please call 932-3496, or ask at the front desk.