Obituary of Walter Bussey

Walter B. Bussey Age 78. Passed away June 3, 2013 at the Willows of Winchester in Winchester, TN with his family by his side. A U.S. Army Korean War veteran, stationed in Germany. Retired after many years of service as Manager of the Prince Farms of Winchester, TN. Formerly employed by Lynn Krause Construction as an Office Coordinator. Mr. Bussey attended Bradley University, Peoria, IL. Survived by his loving wife, Mary Stephens (nee Kirk) Bussey; his children, Stephanie A. Bussey (John) Riter of IL and China, Walter B. "Trip" Bussey, III of TX, Jennie Bush (Wayne) Sanders, Buddy (Rita) Stephens all of TN and Michael (Connee) Stephens of IL; one brother, Thomas F. (Noreen) Bussey; five sisters, Catherine L. (Lynn) Krause, Mary Ellen (William) Kursell, Sue (Rudy) Mihelich, Virginia (William) Dow and Patricia (James) Buchar all of IL; grandchildren, Garrett Bussey, Charmion Prince, Brandie Savoca, Andrew Stephens and Jacob Stephens; great-grandchildren, Jeffrey, Toby and Cody Prince; Nicholas Savoca; Charlie McClug, James and Timothy Stephens; cousin, James Ganson; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Walter B. and Catherine L. (nee Flynn) Bussey. Funeral Services for Walter B. Bussey will be held Friday, June 7, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet, IL 60431. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery where full military honors will be conducted under the auspices of the United States Army. In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name to Animal Harbor, P.O. Box 187, Winchester, TN 37398 or St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, www.stjude.org/donate would be appreciated. Visitation THURSDAY 4-8 p.m. For more information: (815) 741-5500 or www.fredcdames.com