Justin Charles Buscher

Justin Charles Buscher, 16, of Springfield, died at 10:55 p.m. on Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at Memorial Medical Center. Justin was born on December 26, 1989, in Springfield, the son of John and Denise Moscardelli Buscher. He was a sophomore at Sacred Heart-Griffin High School and a member of the football team. He enjoyed being outdoors and loved four-wheeling, hunting and fishing. He also played CYO basketball and was a member of Ducks Unlimited Green Wings. He was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church. He was employed at Pleasant Nursery. Justin was a confident, kind and courageous person who was well respected by his peers. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Shirley Buscher. He is survived by his parents: John and Denise Buscher of Springfield; one sister: Kate Rockford of Springfield; one brother: Joseph Buscher of Springfield; grandparents: Frank and Agnes Moscardelli of Springfield and Charles A. and Rosemary Buscher of Springfield; many aunts, uncles and cousins. The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 26, 2006 at Christ the King Catholic Church, 1930 Barberry, Springfield. The Visitation will begin with a Prayer Service at 4:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, February 27, 2006 at Christ the King Catholic Church, with Rev. Msgr. David Lantz celebrant. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to The Justin Buscher Memorial Fund at Sacred-Heart Griffin, 1200 W. Washington, Springfield, IL 62702 or The Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation, 804 W. Diamond Ave., Ste.210, Gaithersburg, MD 20878. The family of Justin C. Buscher is being served by Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St. Springfield.