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Toni Busch Obituary
Toni Lee Busch, age 73 of Montello passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Toni was born in Milwaukee on December 27, 1951. She raised her family in Milwaukee and met James “Jim” Tickner in 2002. Together they owned The Gym Bar in Milwaukee and moved to Montello in 2010 to own and operate Kozy Rest Motel until 2022. Toni was an artistically gifted person; she enjoyed decorating, sewing, crafting as well as gardening. She enjoyed spending time with her canine companions and her family.
Toni is survived by her partner of 23 years, Jim Tickner and two children: Sue (Mike) Sambs and Robert Winters along with four grandchildren: Kristen (Chuck), Matthew (Sarah), Ryan (Amber) and Kevin (Bre).
A funeral service for Toni Busch will be held on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Crawford Funeral Home in Montello. Visitation will be held from 12:00 PM until the hour of service. Pastor Mike Vargo will preside and burial will follow at the Montello City Cemetery.
Crawford Funeral and Cremation Service of Montello and Oxford is honored to be serving the family. www.CrawfordFH.com
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