Craig Ray Busey

Craig Ray Busey obituary

Craig Ray Busey

Craig Busey Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Barnett Family Funeral Home - Oskaloosa on Sep. 25, 2025.

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Craig Ray Busey, 54, of Topeka, died Monday, September 22, 2025 at the University of Kansas, St Francis Campus Hospital in Topeka. Craig was born September 13, 1971 at Topeka, the son of Lonny Lee and Hazel Busey. He was a 1991 graduate of Seaman High School. He served two years in the U.S. Navy, serving 1991 to 1993.

Craig worked 18 years as an electrician for U.S.D. 501 in Topeka and as a laborer for Southwest Publishing Company in Topeka before being medically retired in 2020. He enjoyed fishing and was a member of N.R.A.

He is lovingly survived by his mother, Hazel Busey, of Valley Falls and a sister, Michelle Kay Hunter, of Meriden. He was preceded in death by his father, Lonny Lee Busey.

Cremation Care is planned. Memorials suggested to American Diabetes Foundation or to American Cancer Association. Barnett Family Funeral home/Jefferson County Crematory is assisting Craig's family with Cremation Care.

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The staff of the American Cancer Association at www.AmericanCancerFund.org is sorry to hear of Craig´s passing. We have received a memorial donation in his name, and our sincere condolences go out to his family.
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