The Daily Reporter 11 July 2011 Coldwater, Michigan Lilias Bushong, 82, of Coldwater, passed away July 8, 2011. Lilias was born June 14, 1929, the daughter of Stanley and Edna (Davis) Walker. She married Marlin Bushong on July 5, 1947 in Angola, Ind. and he survives. Lilias loved crocheting and afghan throws. She retired from the Regional Center, Coldwater in the 1980’s as a supervisor after 33 years of service. Besides her husband Marlin, Lilias is survived by her sons: Dennis (Gail) Bushong of Traverse City and Doug (Patty) Bushong of Plainwell; two grandchildren: Colin (Jean) Bushong and Rachelle (Jeremy) Crum; and two great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brother: Tom Walker and her sister: Verald Livingston. Visitation for Lilias will be on Thursday, July 14, 2011 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Dutcher Funeral Home, Coldwater. A graveside funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 14, 2011 at 2 p.m. at Lockwood Cemetery, Coldwater. Memorials in Lilias’ name may be directed to the Food Pantry. ------------------------- Copied and Submitted by Gloria Bushong