DODGE CITY — Opal Louise Busch, 97, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2026, at SunPorch of Dodge City.

Opal was born November 22, 1928, in Pratt, Kansas, the daughter of Steven Henry and Harriet Jane (Wood) Hale. She graduated from Greensburg High School and worked for many years at Halls in Kansas City. In 2004, she moved from Kansas City to Salina, and in 2014, she moved to Minneola before later making her home in Dodge City.

Opal had a deep love for reading the Bible and participated in several Bible study groups throughout her life. She also enjoyed quilting, especially creating holiday quilts and quilts for newborns.

Opal married Larry Yost on August 28, 1949, in Hays, Kansas. Larry preceded her in death on May 3, 2008. She later married Richard Busch on March 31, 1962, in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Richard preceded her in death on June 15, 1985.

Opal is survived by her three grandchildren, Jerad Busch; Jenna Rouse and her husband, James; and Katherine Kravitcz; and two great-granddaughters, Katie and Lexi Rouse.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Lyn Yost and Lance Busch; and three sisters, Lois Hale, Stevetta “Stevie” Jones, and Susan Batson.

Private family services will be held. There will be no public viewing, and cremation has taken place.

The family suggests memorials to SunPorch of Dodge City, in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.