Martin Bussema

BUSSEMA, Martin "Mart"
of Kalamazoo, Michigan Passed away March 14, 2009 at Rose Arbor Hospice Care. He was born March 27, 1915 in North Riverside, IL, to the late Carl and Josephine Yonkman Bussema. Mart was united in marriage on September 14, 1938 to the former Frances DeWolf, who survives. Mart was a longtime member of Third Reformed Church where he served as Elder, Deacon and with the yard and grounds maintenance crew. He was employed with Miller Lumber Company, retiring in 1981 after 47 years of service. He then worked at Longjohn Florist for 10 years, making deliveries. Also surviving Mart are his children, Carl Janet Bussema of Kalamazoo, John Diane Bussema of Kalamazoo; grandchildren, Mark Erin Bussema, Kimberly Scott Muller, Tonya Dr. Chris Bussema and Sara Josh Teitelman; 4 great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Also preceding him in death were, a daughter, Barbara Bussema; 2 sisters and 11 brothers. A visitation will be Tuesday, 5-8:00pm at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3296 S. 9th St.. A Memorial Service will take place Wednesday, 11:00am from Third Reformed Church, 2345 N. 10th Street, Kalamazoo, 49009. A private family committal service will take place at Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Third Reformed Church Memorial Fund or Rose Arbor Hospice, 5473 Croyden Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49009. Please see www.langelands.com for online obituary, directions, register book and condolences. 343-1508