Barbara Ann Busch Obituary (1934

Barbara Ann Busch, 91, of Hudson, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 8, 2025, 12:40 pm at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington surrounded by her family. A memorial visitation and mass will be held at a later date in the Spring. Memorials may be directed to Lexington Community Center or St. Mary’s Church, Lexington. Calvert-Johnson & Musselman Funeral Home, Lexington is in charge of arrangements. Barbara was born February 2, 1934, in LaGrange, IL, to Michael and Mary (Henz) Ott. She graduated from Lyons Township High School in 1952 and married Francis “Terry” Busch on August 29, 1953 in LaGrange, IL. Her husband preceded her in death on November 3, 2013. Also proceeding her in death, her parents, her daughter-in-law, Constance A. Busch, and her nephew, Michael Brown. Surviving are her four sons, William (Millie) Busch, of Kissimmee, FL, Patrick (Michelle) Busch, of Bloomington, David (Elisa Winterland) Busch, of Bloomington, James (Laurie) Busch, of St. Louis, MO, her four grandchildren, Michael, John (Arin), Catherine, Caroline, three step-grandchildren and their families, Mark, Alissa, and Brian, one great-granddaughter, Constance B. Busch, and one sister, Marilyn (Howard) Brown, of Jupiter, FL, their children, Jeff Brown (Su Li), Barbara (John) Hornyak and great niece, Gia Hornyak. Barbara and Terry resided in Lexington for more than 40 years before moving to Lake Bloomington in the late 90’s. They wintered in Hollywood, Florida for many years. Barbara enjoyed spending her time hosting family and friends, collecting antiques, knitting, playing bridge, and traveling with her husband. She would often play cards and socialize with friends at the ARC in Normal and with the Lake Bloomington Women’s Group. She most enjoyed storytelling and spending time with her family. Her legacy will be reflected every day in the wisdom she shared, her passion for ordinary days, her positive attitude, her desire for adventure, her strength during adversity, and her energy to accomplish tasks most would pass on to others. Her teachings were endless for her family, who will take those forward along with her shared experiences on traveling, cooking, and baking. Online condolences may be made to: www.calvertmemorial.com