Betty Busta
September 4, 1945 ~ December 10, 2017
Elizabeth “Betty, Bets” Ann Busta age 72 of Lawler, IA, died Sunday, December 10, 2017, at her home.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, December 15, 2017, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, Lawler with Rev. Kyle Digmann celebrating the Mass. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
Friends may greet the family 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. Thursday, December 14, 2017, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, Lawler, where there will be a 3:00 p.m. parish scripture service. Visitation continues an hour prior to the service at the church on Friday.
Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Elizabeth “Betty, Bets” Ann Busta was born September 4, 1945, in New Hampton, IA, the daughter of Edward and Elizabeth “Lizzie” (Heley) Busta. She attended country school then attended school in Fort Atkinson and was a 1963 graduate from Turkey Valley. She had lived on the home farm place near Jackson Junction and then later moved into Lawler. Betty worked as a home day care provider,
T & W Company, Hardees, Soy Basics and was presently a substitute cook for the Turkey Valley School District. Betty loved playing cards, baking and delivering baked goods to friends and was especially known for the kolaches she made and shared with everyone. She loved attending the events of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. She was an avid social butterfly and always wore a huge smile that went with her welcoming nature.
Those left to cherish her memory are a sister, Darlene Gebel of New Hampton; four brothers, Eddie (Geraldine) Busta, Arnie (Sandy) Busta, all of Lawler, Bernie (Karen) Busta of Waucoma; Jim (Mary Lou) Busta of Onalaska, WI; sister-in-law, Angie Busta of Waucoma; many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Lorraine (Edward) Panos, Gladys (Richard) Balik; brother, Walter Busta; brother-in-law, Francis Gebel; nieces Linda Balik and Bonnie Panos.
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Oh Betty….I miss you so much already. Who will ever hug me like you did? I will never again be poked by you at Mass during Communion. I counted on your heart, and smile, and laugh .. especially in the last year. You will be with me forever Betty…I love you!
Betty will be missed by so many! She always had hugs and kolaches to share. Love you “Aunt Bets”
Betty was a peach
…What a great loss to all those who knew and loved Betty…her hugs were the greatest…her zest for life and care for everyone was a joy to all. Czech Days won’t be the same without her…Eternal rest grant unto her oh Lord…may she rest in peace. Amen.
She was real nice girl. Will be missed.
Our Deepest Sympathy to the entire family of Betty’s. Always a smile and a greeting, she will be missed. Lyn Bruns and James Bailey
Betty, you were always a joy to visit with; always smiling. I know my parents will miss your visits and the treats you always brought Gerald. Rest in peace my friend.
I can’t believe Betty is gone -I just saw her last week. Betty was a joyful person. I could always expect a hug and smile and kind words – she will be missed by all who knew her. She was a true friend.
WE SEND OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO THE BUSTA FAMILY. BETTY WAS A SWEET LADY. ALWAYS A HUG FOR ME. MANY GOOD TIMES OVER THE YEARS. WE WILL ALL MISS BETTY. R. I. P. BETTY. FROM TIM & CINDY HOWLAND & TIM THE MUSIC MAN FROM PROTIVIN IOWA.
To my Godmother, nanny and friend. Thank you for all the memories. You will be missed
Betty was a special lady, loved by everyone she met! You have our deepest sympathies. LaVonne & Doug Kahler
Betty always had a word and smile for all, very lovable individual. Our prayers are out to all.
Betty was a lovely lady, friendly to all, always smiling and cheering you up. She was a great friend to mom and dad, as she was to our entire family. She will certainly be missed by many! Thoughts and prayers to the Busta family.
Betty was a true lady in every sense of the word. Her love of faith, family and friends was a example to all. She will be missed by so many. God bless. Our deepest sympathy to her family. Ron, Kris and Liz
Dear Darlene and all of Betty’s Family, Betty will be remembered by everyone she touched with her smile and her loving and caring nature! She will be looking down on us with her amazing smile! She was a great friend!
Always a smile and a hello from Betty. May her memories fill your thoughts today and in the next days. All our thoughts and prayers to her family. David and Jeanne Roder
To the entire Busta Family, we are so sad and shocked by her passing. She was one of the sweetest person’s you could ever meet or talk to. She will be missed by many. Thinking of you all. Leo and Bev Dowd
So sorry to hear of Betty’s passing. She was a delightful person who was always so very gracious! Heaven is brighter now I’m sure for her presence… Pat Costigan Martin
Betty always had a hug and smile… she was glad to see you. Will miss seeing her. Geri Oltrogge
We’re so sorry to hear of Betty’s passing. She was a wonderful person.
Betty gave the warmest of greetings, best hugs and biggest smiles. We will miss her dearly. Thoughts and Prayers to the Busta Family and all who had the privilege of knowing her. Rest in peace my friend.
I think it can be said that Betty was a local celebrity….loved by so many. She will be missed. Peace & love to her family.
Betty was a one of a kind – special lady, always went out of her way to make sure she said “Hi” and what ever else came to her mind! She will surely be missed by many.
Bernie & Patti Puffer
To the Busta families, very sorry to hear of Betty’s passing. She will be missed by many.
To all of Betty’s family – so sorry for your loss of the bright light of Betty! These pictures that I think capture a piece of her indomitable spirit were taken at my parent’s 25th wedding anniversary in October 1997 where she reprised her role as my mom’s maid of honor. I will always remember Betty smiling and laughing like this, and that is a beautiful gift to leave the world around her.