Connie R. Tharp
(Nee Rush)
Portage, Indiana
Age 51 of Portage passed Saturday, April 27, 2013. Connie was born January 8, 1962 in Gary, Indiana to Ed and Helen (nee Selby) Rush. Connie had been a lifelong member of Augustana Lutheran Church of Hobart. She was an employee of the YMCA of Portage for the past 4 years and Co-Owner and Operator of Coach's Cut Lawn Service.
Connie is survived by her loving family, husband Larry of 27 years, 2 children; Eric (Olivia) Tharp of Evansville, IN and Holly Tharp of Portage, sister, Sandy (Larry) Cogdill of Osceola, IN , niece, Nicole Cogdill, aunt, Joann (Allen) Hangt of Canton, Ohio.
She is preceded in death by her parents; Ed and Helen Rush.
Memorial contributions are preferred to Porter County VNA Hospice, 2401 Valley Drive, Valparaiso, Indiana 46383.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 30, 2013 from 2:00 pm-8:00 pm at Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel, 5341 Central Avenue, Portage. Funeral Service will be Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at 6:00 pm at Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel. Cremation will follow. Call 219-762-3013 or visit us online at www.reesfuneralhomes.com