OLGARITTE BUSCH

Olgaritte Busch, 88, of Poplar Bluff, died Sunday, March 27, 1994, at Doctors Regional Medical Center there.

She was born May 5, 1905, at Blodgett, daughter of William and Della Lee Lemons. She and Judge Roland G. Busch were married June 24, 1926, in St. Louis. He died April 20, 1971.

Busch lived in Cape Girardeau more than 50 years. She was employed at Hecht's 25 years, retiring in 1970. She was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church and Southeast Missouri Hospital Auxiliary. She was a graduate of Stephens College, and member of its Alumni Club.

Survivors include three daughters, Jacqueline Sterrett of Poplar Bluff, Della Lavaty of Lake Ozark, Ila McDonald of Springfield, Ill.; 11 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by two sons, two grandsons and a brother.

Friends may call at Ford and Sons Mt. Auburn Chapel from 4-6 p.m. today.

Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. The Rev. Neil Stein will officiate, with burial in Memorial Park.