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Linda Buss

1939

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2022

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Linda Buss

1939

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2022

Linda was born on September 30th, 1939 and passed away on March 30th, 2022 at the age of 82

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Funeral Ceremony for Linda Buss

Fri, 8 Apr 2022 at 10:30am CDT

Linda Buss, 82, of Pecatonica, passed away at 10:03 a.m. on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 30, 1939 in Rockford, Illinois the daughter of Durwood and Agnes Chapman. She attended West High in Rockford, IL. Linda was employed as a custodian and then Director of Buildings and Grounds for the Pecatonica School District for 38 years. She served as an EMT for the Pecatonica Ambulance for 33 years, and was a member of the Linda Club for 34 years becoming President in 2009. She was involved in many other clubs and activities including coaching softball and active with the park district. She loved the Pecatonica community and touched the lives of countless people being known as Grandma Buss to many. Linda was a devoted Christian with a heart of gold who loved her family and friends fiercely. She was a huge Elvis and Dallas Cowboys fan, and enjoyed collecting sports memorabilia especially with her grandson Devin before he passed away in 2008. Her infectious smile and laugh will deeply be missed. Linda is survived by four sons: Anthony (Melissa) Buss of Louisville, KY, Roger (Deb) Buss of Pecatonica, IL, Michael (Julie) Buss of Pecatonica, IL, Kevin Buss of Pecatonica, IL. Grandchildren: Nicole Eaton, Kayla Nolen, Danielle Hellard, Dylan Buss, Lauren Buss, Jordan Buss. Great-grandchildren: Hattie Eaton; Madden, Bekhym, Maklyn Nolen; Alaina Buss; Brooklyn and Brayden Hellard. Sister-in-law and close friend Linda Chapman; as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Preceded in death by her parents, infant son Robert, two brothers Rodney and Reggie Chapman, grandson Devin Buss and great-grandson Bentley. A celebration of life will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, April 8, 2022 at New Life Bible Church, 2285 N Hoisington Rd, Pecatonica, IL with Pastor Tim Spickler officiating. Final resting place will be in Pecatonica Cemetery. Following the service, family and friends are invited for lunch and to share memories of Linda. A visitation will be held on Thursday, April 7, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at New Life Bible Church. To view additional details about Linda's Services, including any available live streams: https://my.gather.app/remember/linda-buss

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Linda Buss

Sep. 30, 1939 ~ Mar. 30, 2022

Linda Buss, 82, of Pecatonica, passed away at 10:03 a.m. on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 30, 1939 in Rockford, Illinois the daughter of Durwood and Agnes Chapman. She attended West High in Rockford, IL. Linda was employed as a custodian and then Director of Buildings and Grounds for the Pecatonica School District for 38 years. She served as an EMT for the Pecatonica Ambulance for 33 years, and was a member of the Linda Club for 34 years becoming President in 2009. She was involved in many other clubs and activities including coaching softball and active with the park district. She loved the Pecatonica community and touched the lives of countless people being known as Grandma Buss to many. Linda was a devoted Christian with a heart of gold who loved her family and friends fiercely. She was a huge Elvis and Dallas Cowboys fan, and enjoyed collecting sports memorabilia especially with her grandson Devin before he passed away in 2008. Her infectious smile and laugh will deeply be missed. Linda is survived by four sons: Anthony (Melissa) Buss of Louisville, KY, Roger (Deb) Buss of Pecatonica, IL, Michael (Julie) Buss of Pecatonica, IL, Kevin Buss of Pecatonica, IL. Grandchildren: Nicole Eaton, Kayla Nolen, Danielle Hellard, Dylan Buss, Lauren Buss, Jordan Buss. Great-grandchildren: Hattie Eaton; Madden, Bekhym, Maklyn Nolen; Alaina Buss; Brooklyn and Brayden Hellard. Sister-in-law and close friend Linda Chapman; as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Preceded in death by her parents, infant son Robert, two brothers Rodney and Reggie Chapman, grandson Devin Buss and great-grandson Bentley. A celebration of life will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, April 8, 2022 at New Life Bible Church, 2285 N Hoisington Rd, Pecatonica, IL with Pastor Tim Spickler officiating. Final resting place will be in Pecatonica Cemetery. Following the service, family and friends are invited for lunch and to share memories of Linda. A visitation will be held on Thursday, April 7, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at New Life Bible Church. To view additional details about Linda's Services, including any available live streams: https://my.gather.app/remember/linda-buss

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I wanna say, I hope great-grandma rests in peace and can be at ease now. I know things are rough between us, but, I’m sure it will get better soon. Hopefully.

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I am so sorry for your loss. Linda was a beautiful person with a heart for helping others. She will truly be missed by many. - Bonnie Germain

Tony, Roger, Mike and Kevin your Mother was a great lady! She will be missed by many. I have alot of great memories of her and her laugh was infectious she could make people laugh. She will never be forgotten.❤ she loved her family so much. - Connie White

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"May this light shine in memory of Linda Buss. She will truly be missed by all her family, friends and The LINDA Club."

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"I have known Linda for 17 years. We met at my first LINDA Convention in Lexington, KY. Home of my beloved Alma Mater, University of Kentucky. There was an instant bond between us; her love of life ,family, and friends; her sense of humor and wit. "To know her is to love her"."

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"One of my favorite memories occurred in Memphis,TN. Buss was in an antique wheelchair with wobbly wheels. Our mission was to eat dinner at a famous fried chicken spot that had been featured on Food Network. Buss, Chapman, Smith and I started up the hill taking turns pushing, laughing and joking until Chapman ran Buss head on into a curb giving her a sudden jolt and nearly propelling her into Beale Street. After a few wrong turns and inquiries we made it( sweating bullets) to the hottest restaurant I've ever been in. All I could think about was our downhill trip back. Not once did Linda Buss complain, yell out in anger or pain, not even when a front wheel got stuck in the railroad tracks on our short cut to the Peabody before returning. What a trooper! She just shook her head and smiled that memorable sly grin. "

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Best road trip.... finding Herman and Martha Wissmach place on 855 n Farwell bridge rd. Pecatonica next to the wanger Cemetry. Also finding on a land map of Ridott township historic mapworks 1938. - Teresa

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You will be missed, my dear friend. Your laugh and love for others will always be remembered. Until we meet again….

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