Bussmann

Milda E Bussmann, 98, of Gillespie, Ill., died at Heritage Health of Gillespie on June 8, 2023. She was born May 30, 1925, in Midway, to August and Freida (Stoecker) Roessel. She married Harold G. Bussmann on Sept. 20, 1947. He preceded her in death on June 6, 1995.

She was a farmer's wife. She operated Bussmann Turkey Farm along with her husband, Harold. She was a bookkeeper for Madison County Mutual. Milda was a member of the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church of Gillespie and a member of the Willing Workers. She was also a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary.

She is survived by her son, Craig (Beth) Bussmann of Gillespie; daughter, Marsha (Tony) Ribes of Gillespie; grandchildren, Melissa Poelker of Edwardsville, Timothy (Erin) Ribes of Troy, Katherine Bussmann of Chicago, Sarah Bussmann of Ellisville, Mo., Michael Bussmann of Gillespie; and two great-grandchildren. Milda was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brother, Art Roessel; and sister, Frona Bussmann.

Friends may call on Wednesday, June 14, at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Gillespie from 10 a.m. until 12 noon. Funeral services follow on Wednesday at 12 noon at the church. Burial will be at Mayfield Memorial Park Cemetery in Carlinville.

Memorials are suggested to Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church nativity scene. Condolences may be left online at http://www.kravanyafuneral.com. Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie is in charge of arrangements.