Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Bushong, William "Bill" Thomas November 24, 2024
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Ionia Shopper's Guide-Sat.November 30, 2024

                      BUSHONG

William Thomas "Bill" Bushong, aged 92, of Ionia passed away peacefully on 
November 23, 2024, in his home surrounded by his family.He was born April 30, 
1932, in Pewamo, Michigan, the son of Thomas and Ida (Stiles) Bushong.

Bill attended Pewamo Public Schools graduating with the class of 1950. He would 
later enter Air Force on January 7, 1951, stationed in England as an Airplane 
Mechanic during the Korean War.Bill married the love of his life Catherine 
B.Cook on May 20, 1955 in Ionia, together raising 4 children.

He worked the majority of his life in the automobile industry, selling vehicles 
for over 52 years in mid-Michigan, ending his career at age 88 with Schanski 
Dodge in Ionia. Over the period ot time, he amassed many friends and business 
associates.He had an impeccable work ethic, strong integrity, and was loyal and 
loving to the end. He was a Member of SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church in 
Ionia,Knights of Columbus and the Ionia Moose Lodge. Bill also proudly served on 
the Ionia City Council for 20 years.

He was a true-Gentleman, a wonderful storyteller and known for his unbelievable 
memory. A friend to everyone. His Family meant the world to  him, he always 
expressed how proud he was of what they accomplished.He made a special point to 
always try to attend all his children's and grandchildren's sporting events and 
school activities.

Surviving Bill is his loving wife of 69 years Kate Bushong of Ionia. Children 
Barbara (Gregory) Wilson of Grand Rapids. Kimberly(David) Roetman of Grandville, 
Gary(Janie) Bushong of Palm City, Florida and Steven(Sherri) Bushong of 
Holland.Grand-Children, Adam Wilson, Brett(Alissa) Wilson, Chase Roetman, 
Kelsey(Jordan) Reed, Garret (Taryn)Bushong, Grant Bushong, Alexa Bushong and 
Taryn Bushong. 9 Great-grandchildren and 1 great-great granddaughter, Sister 
Ann(Jack) Fahey of Fowler and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Wint Bushong and Sisters 
Virginia Werner and Jean Corey.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at Ss Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Ionia 
with Father Tom Brown Celebrant on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11:00 am. 
Visitation will be Friday from 4-7 pm at Lake Funeral Home in Ionia with Rosary 
being prayed at 7:00 p.m.. Those wishing may make memorial contributions to 
SS>Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Foundation for Prader-Willi MacKenzie's Animal 
Shelter.Arrangements may be made at www.lakefuneralhomes.com

Additional Comments:
Mt.Olivet Cem.,
Ionia,Mich.
U.S Air Force
Korean Conflict

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