Robert Cushinberry Small Booklet

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March 23, 1925

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February 22, 2021

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Robert L. Cushinberry was born in Sparta, Illinois on March 23, 1925, to the late Margerine and Alonzo Cushinberry. He was an only child. He was educated in the Sparta Public School System. He also attended school in Wilberforce, Ohio, where he was enrolled in the “CCC” program.

In 1943, Robert was drafted into the Armed Forced. He served in Italy, Africa and France until December 1945, at which time he received his honorable discharge. Shortly after returning home, he and his childhood sweetheart, Ruby Madison were married. To this union were born two children, Janice and Robert Dean, who died in infancy.

Robert’s first job after coming to Chicago, IL. was at Montgomery Ward, where he worked as a tailor.

He was later employed by the U.S. Postal Service. He worked at Station “E” for 22 years. He was promoted to a Supervisory position in the Registry Department. He received numerous awards and citations for being an outstanding employee. He remained in this department until his retirement in 1992. Now he was free to pursue the hobbies that he loved, bowling and fishing. He

belonged to several bowling leagues and remained active.

Mr. Cushinberry, along with his family, was a devout member of St. Helena of the Cross Church, for over 30 years. While he was there he served as a minister of communion and was quite active in the Holy Name Men’s Society. Who can forget those delicious pancakes that the men prepared every Palm Sunday? Robert was the main “flapjack” turner.

At the time of his death, he was a staunch member of St. Margaret of Scotland Church. Robert was very active in the Community Affairs.

He held the position of president for many years for the 105th and Green Street Block Club.

He departed this life on February 22, 2021 at Holy Cross Hospice Care Unit in Chicago, Illinois.

He leaves to mourn his passing, his beloved wife and soul-mate, Ruby, devoted daughter, Janice (Julian Payne), his two treasured grandchildren, Joseph and Jillian; great grandchildren Jordan and Ariel. He also leaves many nieces, nephews, cousins and many loving friends.

Order of Service Friday, March 5, 2021 | 11:00AM Presiding Priest, Father Donald Euraga, M.S.P. St. Margaret of Scotland 9830 S. Throop Street Chicago, IL 60643-1445 Meditation/Welcome Placing of the Pall/Christian Symbol by.......................................................

Opening Hymn.................................................................................................

Liturgy of the Word Collect......................................................................................................Priest Old Testament........................................................................Isaiah 60:19-20 Responsorial Psalm.............................................................................Cantor New Testament.................................................................................Phil 4:4-7 Alleluia Verse/Gospel Acclamation...................................................Cantor Gospel Reading.......................................................................................Priest Homily......................................................................................................Priest Prayer of the Faithful/Intercessions Liturgy of the Eucharist Offertory Hymn....................................................................................Cantor

Prayer Over the Gifts.............................................................................. Priest Holy, Holy, Holy....................................................................................Cantor Memorial Acclamation.......................................................................Cantor Great Amen...........................................................................................Cantor The Lord’s Prayer......................................................................Congregation Sign of Peace................................................................................Congregation Communion Rite/Hymn......................................................................Cantor Prayer After Communion .....................................................................Priest Final Commendation Invitation to Prayer................................................................................Priest Incensing..............................................................................Musical Selection Prayer of Commendation......................................................................Priest Closing Hymn.........................................................................................Priest Interment St. Casimir 4401 West 111th Street Chicago, IL 60655 Joesph Blaye David St. James

Pallbearers

Joe Blaye Denorris Williams

Honorary Pallbearers Julian Payne Lavelle Smith Dale Gleghorn

The

Psalm 23 Lord

is my shepherd; I shall not want.

he leadeth me

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: beside the still waters.

He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of

righteousness

for his name’s sake.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will

fear no evil

: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

my cup runneth over

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil;

Surely

goodness

.

Lord for ever

and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life:

and I will dwell in the house of the

.

Safely Home, At Last!

I am home in Heaven, dear ones, Oh, so happy and so bright!

There is perfect joy and beauty In this everlasting light!

All the pain and grief is over, Every restless tossing passed, I am now at peace forever, Safely Home in Heaven at last.

And He came himself to greet me In that way so hard to tread; And with Jesus’ arms to lean on, Could I have one doubt or dread?

Then you must not grieve so sorely For I love you dearly still; Try to look beyond Earth’s shadows, Pray to trust our Father’s Will.

When your work is all completed He will gently call you Home; Oh, the rapture of that meeting Oh, the joy to see you come.

Acknowledgement

The family would like to thank you and acknowledge your prayers and kind expressions of love shown during this time of bereavement by sharing one of her favorite prayers for you to use in your daily life: God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change The courage to change the things I can And the wisdom to know the difference