Birth date: Oct 19, 1940 Death date: Mar 27, 2022
CHARLESTON, IL -Barbara Ann Busch, 81, of Charleston, Illinois passed away Sunday, March 27, 2022, at Odd Fellow Rebekah Home in Mattoon, Illinois. Funeral mass will be held Thursday, March 31, 2022, at 11:00 AM at St. Charles Bor Read Obituary
I attended EIU from 1971-1975. The first three years I lived in Andrews Hall and worked in their food service.Barbara helped me so much when I first moved into Andrews. My assigned roommate brought unlawful things to the room from Carbondale. She ha
I Lived in Andrews Hall for 4 years from the Fall of 1975-to Spring of 1979. Barb was known as our House Mother. She was a wonderful part of my dorm life experience, and she was loved by all. As I graduated and took employment in Charleston and Mattoon, I
I was an RA for Miss B. and Andrews Hall from 1989-1991. She was an incredible mentor, fostered a sense of community and instilled a sense gratitude (sunshine jar!). Her dedication to a place and the people of EIU, along with her example of a life-long le
Barb and Jeri walked into my place of business many years ago and we just hit it off. Was such a pleasure to do business with. Unfortunately Jeri passed away which left a big void in Barbs life. We became friends. She brought my little Yorkie dog ,Coop
I had the privilege of working for Barb during my graduate assistantship. Together we led Andrews Hall. Barb was an excellent teacher and patient with me, the novice. Many evenings before dinner, we would meet in her apartment for a glass of wine and co
I was an RA in Andrews Hall 1968-1970 and well remember Miss Busch. Im glad you shared information about her life on here and am glad to have worked in Andrews when she was there. Fond memories.ï¸Â
I had the privilege of living in Andrews Hall from 1978 to 1982 and worked for Barbara, who we lovingly call Mom, from 1979 to 1982 as a RA. In the good times and even the not-so-good times she was a great mentor of mine hence, I remember her fondly! My
I had the privilege of working with Barb Bush during my brief tenure at Eastern Illinois. She was a great mentor for the women of Andrews Hall and a tremendous asset to the housing program at Eastern.
I lived in Andrews Hall from 1982 - 1985 and Miss Busch was fascinating. She never minced words and you could tell that her deep Catholic faith guided her in all she did. She was an advocate and protector for every young woman that lived in her hall. I
