William Buse, 70, of New Holland passed away at the home of his sister, Mrs. Herman Schroeder, 3 miles south of New Holland, at 10 o'clock Thursday night. Death was caused by complications following a few days illness.

Decendent was born in Germany March 7, 1862. The following brothers and sisters survive: Mrs. Herman Schroeder, Mrs. Henry Lohrenz, Mrs. Fred Geise and Carl Buse, all of New Holland; John Buse, Burtonview, and Herman Buse, Hartsburg.

The body will remain at the Goff Funeral Home until the completion of funeral arrangements.