Patricia Ann Busch, 90, of Richmond, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Monday, Sept. 19, 2022 at her residence.
Patricia was born in Richmond, on July 15, 1932, to the late William and Ottilia “Tillie” (Hiller) Stilling. She graduated from Richmond-Burton High School in 1950, and worked as a bookkeeper and homemaker. She married Leon F. Busch on May 30, 1956, in Richmond. He died May 27, 2015.
A devout Catholic, she was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a member of the Altar and Rosary Society. Her family was her life. She enjoyed playing cards, especially rummy, bowling, crocheting, sewing and upholstery, and the Cubs. She was an avid reader, and loved listening to music.
Patricia is survived by daughters, Susan (Kenneth) Fanter of Crystal Lake, Illinois, Valerie Busch-Zurlent, of Richmond, Illinois, Marie (Daniel) Sutton, of Spring Grove, Illinois and Charlene (John) Bedrosian, of Glen Ellyn, Illinois; sons, Joseph (Caroline) Busch of Spring Grove, Illinois, Nicholas (Lisa) Busch of Phillips, and Jerome Busch, of Woodstock, Illinois; sisters Nancy (the late John) McGee, of McHenry, Illinois, and Judy (the late John) Huff, of McHenry, Illinois; 11 grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; and sisters-in-law Marceleen, Pat and Sandy Stilling. She was preceded in death by sisters Rosemary Babcock and Joanne (the late Paul) Brefeld; brothers Maurice, Roger and William Stilling; and great granddaughter Eve Martin.
Mass of Resurrection was held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, in Richmond, on Friday, Sept. 23, 2022, with Msgr. Martin Heinz officiating. Interment was in St. Joseph Cemetery in Richmond.
Patricia’s family requests donations to Richmond Food Pantry, 5512 May Ave., Richmond, IL 60071.
Ehorn-Adams Funeral Home is serving the family. Well-wishers may visit www.ehornadams.com.
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