Philip Beussink

Philip A. Beussink, 74, of Jackson died Friday, Dec. 27, 2002, at his home.

He was born April 11, 1928, at Leopold, Mo., son of Anthony and Mary Arnzen Beussink. He and Angela Wubker were married May 17, 1952.

He was a veteran, serving in the U.S. Army from 1950 to 1952. A lifelong carpenter, he established the Philip Beussink & Son Construction Company in Jackson.

He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at Jackson and was previously active in its RCIA. He was a 3rd Degree Knight of Bishop Timon Council 6405 in Jackson and a member of the American Legion in Perryville.

Survivors include his wife; one son, Scott Beussink of Cape Girardeau; four daughters, Vickie Bollinger of Fenton, Mo., Karen Kubb of Ellisville, Mo., Tina Blattel of Kelso, Mo., and Kathy McNamara of Lake Bluff, Ill.; four brothers, Bill Beussink of Buchanan, Tenn., Harold Beussink and Fred Beussink, both of Leopold, and David Beussink of Jackson; four sisters, Adele Brands and Catherine Brands, both of Portageville, Pat Bollinger of Marble Hill, and Linda Brown of Jackson; 13 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two brothers.

Friends may call at McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson from 4 to 8 p.m. today. Parish prayers will be at 7 p.m., immediately followed by a Knights of Columbus service.

The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Monsignor Edward Eftink will officiate, with burial to follow in Russell Heights Cemetery.