We are sad to announce that on October 13, 2022 we had to say goodbye to Mary Frances Busch of Carthage, Missouri. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Lewis K. Cortez and Leta M. Cortez (Irwin); and her brothers, Lewis Cortez, Arthur Cortez and Shirrell Cortez.

She is survived by : her former life partner Lewis Oliver Busch; her children, Mary Benita "Teena" Busch and Lewis Busch; her granddaughters, Tisha Baker and Danielle Busch; her great grandchildren, Jeffrey Buckner, Ja Ron Baker, Dacia Busch and Dedan Busch-Roberson; and her siblings, Ralph Cortez, Bruce Cortez (Nancy), Cedric Cortez (Jan), Connie Moss and Sandra Griffin. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews; and many extended family and friends.

Memorial gifts are suggested to Alzheimer's Association in care of Knell Mortuary.

Suggested donation : Alzheimer's Association

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Knell Mortuary