Rosemary Kathryn Bustamante

Dearborn, Michigan

Born February 24, 1934 to Dr. Francis and Rosemary Kronner, passed away in East Lansing, Michigan on October 19, 2011 at the age of 77. Rosemary graduated from Marygrove College in Detroit in 1955. Her father was a physician in Dearborn for over 50 years. She was married in 1955 at Dearborn Sacred Heart Church to Joseph Michael Bustamante. Rosemary worked for ELFA in East Lansing as a Senior Aide. She enjoyed sewing, coordinating activities for the elderly and being active in many church activities. Rosemary was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was always available for her grandchildren when they needed her. Rosemary was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 42 years, Joseph; sister, Patricia Nelson. Surviving are her children, Joseph (Susan) III, Vincent (Eileen), Peggy (Dee) Lamb, Frank (Sharon), Mary (Walter) Flores, Louis (Elizabeth), Nancy Wilkes and Judy (Chris) Hodgkins; 17 grandchildren; sister, Julia Archer and brother, Michael Kronner. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, October 22, at 2:00 pm at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 1730 E. Grand River, East Lansing. Visitation for family and friends will be from 11:00 – 2:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Sparrow Hospice Services, c/o Sparrow Foundation, PO Box 30480, Lansing, MI 48909 or St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 5589 VanAtta Rd, Haslett, MI 48840. On line condolences may be made at www.greastlansing.com.