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Luster Hursey Obituary

Luster (Bud) Hursey

MUNDELEIN, IL -

Luster (Bud) Hursey 89, of Mundelein, IL, died on July 7th.Bud was born in East Gary, IN on May 28, 1930, to Solomon Luster and Lillian (Collar). He is survived by the love of his life, Lois (Basetich) of 40 years, his children Sue (Dave) Perry, Jon, Kevin (Diane), Robin, Joe (Carlota), Kip (Betty) and Aimee Warner. He was preceded in death by his son, Kevin, parents, siblings Otto Ray and Wilma (Good). Also survived by 20 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

1992 was an important year for Bud as he retired from work and as the Lake Station Fire Chief, after volunteering for 38 years.

Family was most important to Bud and he played Santa Claus every Christmas for kids big and small.

A Celebration of Life will be planned for a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Diabetes Association would be appreciated.

Published by The Times on Jul. 10, 2019.
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I'll always remember you, Uncle Bud.
Love, Jeanette

Jeanette

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December 25, 2022

So sorry to hear about Bud..You and him were very special people that we had the pleasure to have encountered in a life time...May prayers help you in your loss.
Peter and Kathleen Djuric (old friends from ISP)

Peter Djuric

July 14, 2019

Sending lots of prayers. RIP Bud/ Santa

Shelly Rosendaul Ralston

July 11, 2019

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