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Mary Busch Obituary

Busch, Mary A. (nee Murphy) Age 86, passed away August 22, 2018, with her family at her side. Devoted daughter of late Joseph (late Margaret) Murphy; beloved wife of late Edward V. Theis, and dearest wife of Richard J. Busch, for 34 years of marriage; loving mother of Steven (Laura) Theis, Bill (Mary Jo) Theis, Richard (Terre) Theis, and Robert (Carol Lyn) Theis; adored grandmother of 12, dear great-grandmother of 7; cherished sister of the Marie Murphy, late Edward (late Mary) Murphy, late Agnes (in infancy), Joseph (late Mary) Murphy, late James (late Marie) Murphy, late John (Catherine) Murphy, late Thomas (in infancy), late Frankie Murphy, Bernard (late Frances) Murphy, late Gerald (late Eileen, and late Shirley) Murphy, Geraldine (Jack) Daneck, Norbert (late Dolores) Murphy, and Clare (late Howard) Thompson; fond aunt of numerous nieces & nephews. Mary graduated high school from St. Thomas the Apostle, and later went on to earn her Certificate of Pediatric Nursing from St. Vincent's Infant & Maternity Hospital in April, 1953. She was also a very active at Sacred Heart Church, volunteering much of her time in many activities there. Visitation Monday, August 27, 2018, from 3:00 9:00 p.m. at Hills Funeral Home, Ltd., 10201 S. Roberts Road, Palos Hills, IL 60465. Funeral services Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. from the funeral home to Sacred Heart Church, 8245 W. 111th St., Palos Hills, IL for Mass at 10:00 a.m. Chapel services at St. Casimir Cemetery, Chicago, IL with burial following at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Palos Hills, IL. Info: Markiewicz Funeral Home, P.C., 630-257-6363 or www.markiewiczfh.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 26, 2018.

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September 1, 2018

My sincere condolences to your family for the loss of your love one. May the God of comfort be with you during this sad occasion and may his loving words at John 6:40 console your heart.

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My sincere condolences to your family for the loss of your love one. May the God of comfort be with you during this sad occasion and may his loving words at John 6:40 console your heart.

D F

August 27, 2018

I'm so very sorry to family and friends for you loss.
May your hearts be comforted during this difficult time of sorrow.
John 11:33-36, 2 Thessalonians 2:16,17

Kathy and Bob D'Adam

August 25, 2018

Our deepest sympathy and prayers go out to Dick, Mary's husband, and all of her children and family! May God Bless and keep each and everyone of you in the palm of His Hand. Mary was a well loved Aunt and blessing to all, She will be dearly missed. But we know she is in the loving Hand of our Lord!!!

Thaddeus Sochacki

August 25, 2018

My deepest sympathy go to Mary's family. Mary was a great person. She was an asset to society and humanity. She fulfilled Gods wishes and now she is with God. May God bless her soul.

Stash Snarskis

August 23, 2018

Bill Im sorry to hear about the death of your mother. You and your whole family are in my prayers. May God Bless You and comfort you.

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3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Hills Funeral Home, Ltd.

10201 S. Roberts Road, Palos Hills, IL

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Hills Funeral Home, Ltd.

10201 S. Roberts Road, Palos Hills, IL

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Sacred Heart Church

8245 W. 111 th St, Palos Hills, IL

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