Nona M. Morgan (nee Busch), of Lebanon, IL, passed away Monday, July 9, 2018, at the age of 73. Beloved daughter of the late Francis W. and Ruth Busch; devoted mother of Ann (David) Muehlheausler, Patricia (Jason) Browne, and Joseph (Nancy) Morgan; cherished grandmother of Jeffrey, Matthew, Jerrod (Becky), Kristen (Chris), Leah, Gabby, and Benjamin; treasured great-grandmother of Luca; dear sister of Kay (Bob) Mills, Mary Loretta Busch, Francis (Judy) Busch, Joseph Busch, Margaret Ortballs, Rita (Robert) Gibbs, Jean Ortworth, Leo (Judy) Busch, and Ruthie (Patrick) Williamson. Nona is preceded in death by her brother-in-law, Larry Ortballs.
Nona will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to many. She was a parishioner at Holy Childhood Catholic Church in Mascoutah, Illinois, where she also served as a sacristan. She brought much humor to the lives of her loved ones and was known for her wonderful wit and striking intelligence. She loved to read and listen to music, and was a dedicated fan of John Denver. Nona was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.