Obituary of William Busch SR

Busch, William A., Sr. Age 89, a lifetime Joliet resident, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home, surrounded by his family. He was born January 28, 1922 at Silver Cross Hospital, the son of Margaret (Holton) and Arthur W. Busch. He was a US Army veteran who served during WWII. Surviving are one son, William A. (Janet) Busch, Jr., one daughter, Catherine (Jerry) Jones; seven grandchildren, William (Gidget) Kinley, Joseph (Kim) Kinley, Jim (Shelly) Jones, Jeff Jones, Kara (Dave) Kinley-Baudo, Joshua (Elizabeth) Busch and Jeremiah (fiancee Kate) Busch; seven great-grandchildren, Emily, J.L., Faith, Matthew, Caleb, Samantha and Madison. One sister, Leona (the late Jack) Demko, one brother, Joseph (the late Betty) Busch and numerous nieces, nephews also survive. Preceded in death by his loving wife of 67 years, Ann J. (nee Ploum) Busch (2009); great-grandson, Ethan Kinley; his parents, one sister, Margie (the late Vince) O'Koren, and Crissy. Bill, a retired steelworker from Phoenix Manufacturing after 40 years and a past president of the Steelworkers Union, was a member of All Saints Greek Orthodox Church, the Mykonos Society, the VFW and American Legion. He enjoyed traveling with his wife, fishing and being a Cubs fan. Funeral Services for William A. Busch, Sr. will be Friday, May 13, 2011 at 8:45 a.m. from the funeral home to All Saints Greek Orthodox Church for services at 9:30 a.m. Interment Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name to All Saints Greek Orthodox Church or Joliet Area Community Hospice would be appreciated. Visitation Thursday, 5-8 p.m. with Trisagion Services at 6:30 p.m. at: FRED C. DAMES FUNERAL HOME 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet For information (815) 741-5500