Obituary of Stella J. Bushong

Bushong, Stella J. Saginaw, MI Stella passed away peacefully with her family at her side at Bay Valley House in Bay City Michigan on Friday, June 5, 2015 at the age of 96. She was born in Pinconning Michigan on November 5, 1918 to the late George and Mary (Jeknak) Rash. She married William Arthur Bushong in Caro Michigan on June 12, 1937 and he predeceased her on May 2, 2014. Her life was raising her children and loving her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, & great-great grandchildren. She was employed at Saginaw Processing for 30 years and was a member of Ames United Methodist Church. She enjoyed spending time with her husband, visiting family, gardening, and traveling. Another favorite activity was making and taking to others, apple pies and spaghetti. She is survived by her children: Virginia M. Talaga and Neil Blackmore of Flushing MI, Gerald W. (Lorna) Bushong of Essexville MI, Betty A. (Gerald) Kaczmarezyk of Bay City MI, Ruby L. (Rudy) Schultz of Merritt Island FL, Arthur W. (Patricia) Bushong of Bay City MI; 27 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; 27 great-great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son Richard Bushong, daughter Jeanette Hansen, grandson, William Schultz; sisters, Sophie Senopole, Victoria Senopole, Francis Senopole, Bertha Melenchenko, Julie Sokolowski; brother Joseph Pentowski. A Memorial Service will be held at 12 Noon at Ames United Methodist Church, 801 State St., Saginaw MI, on Tuesday, June 16 , 2015. The family will be present at the church to receive friends prior to the service from 11 AM – 12 Noon . Pastor Scott Lindenburg will officiate. The family would like to thank Karen and her staff at Bay Valley House and the Hometown Hospice staff for their care and comfort. In lieu of flowers, those considering an expression of sympathy are asked to consider memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City OK 73123 or the National MS Society, P.O. Box 4527, New York, NY . Arrangements made with Cremation Society of Mid Michigan. To sign online guestbook, visit www.cremationsocietymidmi.com ITEMS PURCHASED FROM THE SYMPATHY STORE ARE TO BE DELIVERED DIRECTLY TO THE FAMILY HOME.