Marguerite "Marge" Busche

Marguerite "Marge" Busche, 85, resident of Cottonwood, passed away at the Cottonwood Village on Monday, June 16, 2008. She was born in Chicago, Illinois to Rudolph and Elizabeth Roos on July 4, 1922. After graduating from high school, Marge went on to further her education at the University of Minnesota. Professionally, worked and retired as a Bank Official in Flagstaff. Marge was also a pianist and organist and gave of her talents at many local occasions and other events in Lake Montezuma. She also played during church services at her church, Peace Lutheran Church in Cottonwood. Besides music, Marge also enjoyed painting, sewing, golfing, and playing canasta. She loved and adored her family and friends-and she was a friend to everyone, freely giving of her time, love and affection. Marge was a beautiful lady - a Christian - and now is in Heaven with her beloved Lord and Savior, Jesus. She is preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert C. Busche; and her brother, Hugo Roos. Marge leaves behind her daughter, Marguerite "Mickie" Nitz with her husband, Reverend Marcus of Placentia, California; four grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. A Memorial Service will be held at the Peace Lutheran Church in Cottonwood on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at 10:30am. Private inurnment will take place at the Hillside Cemetery in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Marge\u0027s name to: Peace Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 1450 E. Fir Street, Cottonwood, Arizona 86326. An online guestbook is available at www.westcottfuneralhome.com