Madonna Genevieve Bueche of Chesaning passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at her home.  She was 86 years of age.
 
Madonna was born February 20, 1935, a daughter of the late Donald and Matilda (Yaklin) Flynn.  Donna was a devoted Christian and was strong in her faith all her life.  She attended St. Michael Catholic School in Maple Grove  She was united in marriage to Arthur Bueche on October 23, 1954, at St. Robert Catholic Church in Flushing. 
 
Donna worked for GM before starting their family then raised the kids until all were in school.  She had worked as a waitress at Ross’ Restaurant, Brass Bell, and Crossroads.  She was good at sewing clothes, managing the household and finances.  She leaned on our Blessed Mother to guide her all things great and small.  She loved her grandchildren, camping, playing cards, dancing, gardening and flowers.  She enjoyed playing the accordion and piano and her coffee time with the neighbor ladies.  She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Chesaning American Legion Post. 
 
Surviving are her children: Daniel Bueche of Saginaw, Dave (Nancy) Bueche of Montrose, MaryAnn (Jim) Weisenberger of Owosso, Deborah (Bryan) Bitterman of Lansing, Michael Bueche of St. Charles, Patrick Bueche (fiancé Melissa) of MO, Martin Bueche of Stanwood, Joseph Bueche of Chesaning, John (Annette) Bueche of Owosso, Bob (Stephanie) Bueche of Montrose; 20 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; sisters, Marie (Tom) Blackmer of TX and Betty Birchmeier of New Lothrop; sister-in-law, Jean (Harold) Conley of Bridgeport; many nieces and nephews;  and other family and friends.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur; infant son, Thomas Joseph Bueche; son, Richard Donald Bueche; daughter-in-law, Ann Bueche; two great-grandchildren, Vada Reid and Michael Brenton Neitling; her parents, Don and Tillie Flynn; brother, Albert Flynn; and brother-in-law, Richard Birchmeier.
 
A Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 12, 2022, at St. Peter Parish Catholic Church of Chesaning. Inurnment in Mt. Calvary Cemetery will be held at a later date. Visitation will be at St. Peter Parish Hall in Chesaning on Friday from 2-8 p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 10 a.m. until time of mass at 11 a.m.  A Rosary Service will be held 7 p.m. Friday at St. Peter Parish Hall. Contributions in her memory may be made to Amara Hospice or the Chesaning American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. You may light a memorial candle or share a memory at misiukfuneralhome.com.