Lois D. Buzzard Obituary (1924 - 2012)

Lois Darlene Buzzard, 87, of Mt. Auburn, IL died at 2:30 pm, Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at Taylorville Care Center. She was born July 24, 1924 in Butler County, Kansas, the daughter of Charles and Eleanor Lacey Truitt. On August 5, 1940 she married Carl E. Buzzard in St. Charles, Missouri and he preceded her in death on January 4, 1975. Mrs. Buzzard was a member of the Mt. Auburn United Methodist Church, and was a former 4-H leader and a teacher's aide at Mt. Auburn Grade School. "Grams" was happiest working in her kitchen, preparing food for family and friends. A few years ago, she compiled a book of Favorite Family Recipes and gave them to those close to her. She is survived by her son Terry Buzzard and wife Judy of Mt. Auburn; Daughter, Cheryl Butcher and husband Gary of Mt. Auburn; Daughter-in-law: Connie Buzzard of Blue Mound. Grandchildren: Denise Ward and Brian, Dennis Buzzard and wife April, Debbie Kuntzman and husband Steve, David Greene and wife Julie, Katie Kohl and husband Doug, and Nathan Butcher. Great Grandchildren: Jessi Ward, Brooke Ward, Lacey Kuntzman, Nic Buzzard, Seth Buzzard, Hanna Buzzard, Brody Buzzard, Mason Greene, Monte Greene, Jarrett Kohl, and Caroline Kohl. Also surviving are Todd's special family members Donna Rosenthal, Ryan Rosenthal and wife Jamie, Tyler Rosenthal and fiancee Erin, Kylee Gutshall and husband Adam and Noah Gutshall as well as many special nieces and nephews. Lois was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Son, Gary Buzzard, Daughter and son-in-law, Janet and David Greene, Twin Sons, Charles and Dale Buzzard in infancy, grandson, Todd Buzzard, Brother, Victor Truitt, and sister, Mildred "Mic" Holtfreter. A celebration of her life will be held at 4:00 pm Sunday, April 1 at McClure Funeral Home, Taylorville with Rev. Ellen Moma officiating. Visitation will be held from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Sunday at the Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 12:00 Noon Monday, April 2, 2012 at Beecher City Cemetery, Beecher City, IL. Memorials may be made to the Mt. Auburn Fire Department or the Mt. Auburn Community Club.