Hilda Beussink

Hilda M. Beussink, 88, of Jackson, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2017, at her home.

She was born January 21, 1929, in Leopold, Missouri, to Fred W. and Helena A. Elfrink Thiele. She and Albert J. Beussink were married April 19, 1950, at St. John's Catholic Church in Leopold. They had been married 62 years when Albert passed away October 2, 2012.

Hilda was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Catholic Church in Leopold. She was a longtime, faithful member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Jackson. She was also a member of the I.C. Home and School Association, I.C. Quilters, St. Ann's Sodality, the K.C. Auxiliary, and the Notre Dame Booster Club.

Hilda worked several years in the cafeteria of Notre Dame High School. She was well-known for cooking and also enjoyed fishing, gardening, reading, and quilting.

Loving survivors include five sons, Steve (Deb) Beussink, Mark (Geri) Beussink, Greg Beussink, John (Lisa) Beussink, all of Jackson, and Don (Pam) Beussink of Lake St. Louis, Missouri; three daughters, Judi (Don) Niederkorn of Jackson, Sheila (Kevin) Ziegler of Gordonville, Missouri, Cindy (Sean) Poston of Dardenne Prairie, Missouri; four siblings, Irene Stoverink of Jackson, Stanley Thiele and Helen (Harold) Beussink of Marble Hill, Missouri, Betty (Fred) Beussink of Leopold; 16 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, a step-great-grandson; and many nieces and nephews. Another great-grandchild is expected in January.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Edwin and Glen Thiele; and five grandchildren.

Visitation is Sunday, November 12, 2017, from 4 to 8 p.m., at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Jackson. Deacon Walter Biri will lead parish prayers at 7 p.m., immediately followed with the Rosary led by St. Ann's Sodality.

Father John Harth will celebrate Mass, at the church, on Monday, November 13, 2017, at 10 a.m.

Burial will follow at Russell Heights Cemetery in Jackson.

Memorials may take the form of contributions to Birthright, POB 741, Cape Girardeau, MO 63702; Franciscan Sisters TOR, 369 Little Church Road, Toronto, OH 43964; Immaculate Conception Building Fund, 208 South Hope, Jackson, MO 63755; or Notre Dame High School, 265 Notre Dame Drive, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701.

Arrangements by McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.