Bussmann

Verda L. Bussmann, 90, of Gillespie, Ill., died at Staunton Health and Rehab Center on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023. She was born Feb. 15, 1933, to Norman Mansholt and Esther Marth Mansholt. She married Robert A. Bussmann on Nov. 14, 1953, in Bunker Hill. He preceded her in death on May 29, 2008.

She was a homemaker. Verda was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church of Bunker Hill.

She is survived by her son, Kevin (Kim) Bussmann of Gillespie; grandchildren, Ryan (Melissa) Bussmann of Gillespie, Jason (Erin) Bussmann of Gillespie; seven great-grandchildren; brother, Orville (Carol) Mansholt of Bunker Hill; sister, Iona Goebel of Prairietown; and sister-in-law, Dorothy Mansholt of Litchfield. Verda was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brother, Lorman Mansholt.

Visitation will be on Thursday, Nov. 9, at Zion Lutheran Church in Bunker Hill from 10 a.m. until 12 noon with the funeral service following at the church at 12 noon. Burial will be at Gillespie Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to Partnership For Educational Excellence District #7, P.O. Box 125, Gillespie, IL 62033. Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at http://www.kravanyafuneral.com. Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie is in charge of arrangements.