Juanita M Busch

July 5, 1933 - May 8, 2022

Juanita M. Busch, age 88, passed away peacefully on May 8th, 2022 surrounded by family. Juanita was born on July 5, 1933 in Chicago. She grew up in the Chicago area and eventually married Daniel Busch in 1957 and moved to Melrose Park where they lived happily and raised her two daughters (Cathleen and Diana). In 2020 Juanita and Daniel relocated to Lake Villa to be closer to family. Juanita and Daniel recently were blessed to celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary in April 2022. Juanita enjoyed traveling, spending winters in Florida (her happy place) and had a strong love for music, animals, nature and above all, her family. She was very hard working and always kept busy and active working on DIY projects around the house with her husband. She also enjoyed fishing, boating, canoeing, and gardening. She is survived by her husband Daniel Busch, daughters Cathy Busch and Diana Busch, grandchildren Klayton Kraabel, Jr. and Lindsey (Brent) Dittman, great-grand children Klayton Kraabel III, and Lylah Dittman, sister Sally Fiske and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Fred and Germania Leeks, her sister Lorraine Kainz, and brother Ralph Leeks. A visitation will take place from 3 - 6:30 pm on Friday, May 13, 2022 at Ringa Funeral Home, 122 S Milwaukee Ave, Lake Villa, IL 60046 with a service starting at 6:30 pm. Cremation will take place privately.