Rosa Newcomb
Rosa (Rosemary) Newcomb, aged 86, of Ionia passed away September 17, 2008. She was born September 13, 1922 in Carson City, the daughter of Eston & Bessie ( Cooper) Bussell. She married Norman O. Newcomb December 31, 1940 at the Ionia Free Fair during a motorcycle race.
Rosa was an avid softball player and enjoyed dancing, roller skating and Bingo. She liked to hunt and fish with her family. She was a member of the VFW Women’s Auxiliary and the American Motorcycle Association (AMA).
She is survived by two sons, Paul (Rose) Newcomb and William (Anne) Newcomb, two daughters Sharon (Ron) McWeeney and Connie (Bill) Almy. She was blessed with 22 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grand child; Brothers Gerald Bussell and Tom (Nettie) Bussell ; Sisters Elise Bussell and Pansy (Carl) Lugibihl.
Rosa was preceded in death by her husband Norman O. Newcomb, son Norman A. Newcomb, Mother and Father, Eston & Bessie Bussell,; Brothers Melvin Bussell and William Bussell Sr, one great granddaughter Katherine Bakke.
Funeral services will be held Saturday 11:00 A.M at Lake Funeral home in Saranac. The family will receive friends and relatives Friday 2:00-4:00 and 7:00-8:30 P.M. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers you may make contributions to Hospice of Michigan.