She was born May 3, 1929 in Lithuania. On April 2, 1948 she married Ernst A. Busse.
Helen loved to garden and tend to her flowers she had an amazing green thumb but above all she loved spending time with her family.
Survivors include her children: Heinz Busse of Normal, Ernst W. (Susan) Busse of Heyworth, Helen J. Robbins of Bloomington, John (Alicia) Busse of Normal, Susan M. (Mike) Carl of Heyworth; and many cherished grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.
Private family services were held.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Donor’s choice.