Luella May Buske, 76, of Litchfield, died on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 2:44 a.m., at Litchfield Health and Rehabilitation Center in Litchfield.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, May 20. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 21, at 11 a.m., at Plummer Funeral home in Litchfield. Pastor John Chandler with Southside Church will officiate. Burial will be in Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield at a later date. Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Buske was born on May 10, 1950, a daughter of Leonard Harold and Luella June (Titcomb) Pruitt. She graduated from Litchfield High School with the class of 1968. She married Delmar Ray Buske on Jan. 31, 1969, in Litchfield, and he survives. She attended Southside Church in Litchfield and dedicated decades to supporting the military community through leadership roles at every level. She was the current President of the American Legion Unit 1922 Ladies Auxiliary and previously led the entire state as the President of the Department of Illinois American Legion Ladies Auxiliary from 2016 to 2017. Her dedication extended nationally, where she was currently serving with distinction as the National Le Demi Chapeau of the 8 & 40.
Beyond her volunteer work, she was a woman of vibrant talents and hobbies. She had a sharp creative eye and found great joy in crafting, sewing and creating intricate diamond art pieces. Her kitchen was always a source of warmth and comfort; she was an exceptional cook whose excellent homemade pies will be deeply missed by all who tasted them. An avid collector, she delighted in filling her home with beautiful Pioneer Woman kitchenware and decor.
Above all her accomplishments, her greatest joy was her family. She was happiest when surrounded by her grandchildren.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her mother, June Pruitt of Litchfield; son, Larry (Mindy) Buske of Springfield; daughter, Kimberly (Thomas) Hall of Glen Carbon; brother, Leonard Leroy (Rebecca) Pruitt of Inglis, FL; and grandchildren, Tyler Buske, Sierra Buske, Matthew Hall and Joshua Hall.
Mrs. Buske was preceded in death by her father.
Memorials may be directed to 8 & 40 Nurses Scholarship-American Legion Auxiliary.
Condolences may be left at www.plummerfuneralservices.com.
