Delores M. Busnelli

NEW CARLISLE, Ohio -- Delores Mae Busnelli, 68, of New Carlisle, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2005, at St. John's Center, Springfield, Ohio. She was born March 22, 1936, in Staples, Minn., the daughter of the late William "Stub" Pride and Erma (Burdick) Pride/Oling. She is survived by her husband, Stephen Busnelli Sr.; five sons, Stephen Busnelli Jr., of Arkansas, Mark and Dee Dee Busnelli, of Wisconsin, Clay and Donna Busnelli, of Indiana, David Busnelli, of Wisconsin, Tom Busnelli, of California; two daughters, Brenda and Ken Dover, of New Carlisle, Ohio, Debbie and Jim Wooldridge, of Arkansas; 21 grandchildren; a sister, Jonna and Ron Daugherty, of Alaska; a sister-in-law, Gloria Pride, of Minnesota; a brother-in-law, James Walter, of Minnesota; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by two sons, Brucie and John Busnelli; a grandson, Stephen Busnelli III; five brothers, Dick, Bobby, Peter, William and Raymond Pride, all of Minnesota; and a sister, Judy Walter, of Minnesota. She was a loving mother and grandmother who was always willing to sacrifice her comfort for others. She will be dearly missed by all. Memorial services will be held at noon Saturday, March 12, 2005, at the Trostel, Chapman and Christmas Funeral Home, New Carlisle, Ohio.