Norma Jean Herkert, 88, of Taylorville, IL died at 12:27 am Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at her residence.

She was born November 4, 1926 in Stonington, IL the daughter of Martin W. and Florence A. Oliver Lush.  On January 23, 1954 she married Rudolph William “Rudy” Herkert at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Taylorville.  He preceded her in death on July 12, 2003.  Mrs. Herkert was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Taylorville, Catholic Daughters of the Americas and an Associate member of the Adorer’s of the Blood of Christ. In her younger years she had been employed at the sewing factory in Kincaid, IL and she was currently a proud supporter of St. Mary’s School Partners in Education Program.

Surviving are her daughter Linda Stone of Taylorville, Sons: Rudolph Herkert. Jr. and Phillip Herkert and wife Danette of Taylorville and Frank Herkert and wife Kim of Morrisonville.  There are 6 Grandchildren: Jessika Herkert, Kathy Herkert, Aaron Herkert, Austin Herkert, Jack Herkert, and Frank Herkert; Brother: Joseph P. Lush and wife Marcella of Morrisonville.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother, Leo Lush and two sisters: Erma Horrell and Linda Lou Lush in infancy.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 am Friday, April 10, 2015 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Taylorville with Fr. Mariadas Chatla officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.  Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Thursday at McClure Funeral Home, Taylorville.  There will be a Prayer Service at 4:45 pm Thursday at the Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to: St. Mary’s Grade School, 422 S. Washington, Taylorville, IL  62568.

Memories of Norma or condolences to the family may be sent online at www.mcclurefuneralhome.com.