Hedwig “Hedy” Buis 96, of Savannah, MO went to be with the Lord on Wednesday November 4, 2026 at a local hospital in St. Joseph, MO. She was born in Ober-Seemen, Germany on December 24, 1929 to Peter & Marie Valtin. She married Valdon Buis in 1949 in Ober-Seemen, Germany and he preceded her in death on April 26, 1994.

Hedy was proud of becoming a United States citizen. She was invited annually by the Savannah School System to come talk to children about becoming a United States citizen for many years. She was an avid bowler, volunteering at the Andrew County Museum, and a member of The American Legion Auxiliary.

Survivors include her children, Eilean (Ronnie) McCauley of St. Jospeh, Jim (Brenda) Buis of Edina, MN, and Tom (Debra) Buis of Village Lock Loyd, MO; grandchildren, Stacey McCauley & David Lindecamp, Craig (Penny) McCauley, Ashley (Scott) Lightle, Tara Heald-Flanagan and Patrick Flanagan, Blake (Justine) Buis, Ryan (Lucia) Buis, and Jordan Buis; 17 great-grandchildren; three nieces, and a loving caregiver, Stephanie. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, her grandson, Austin Buis, daughter-in-law, Kathy Buis, Jason Heald, and her brother and sister. 

Visitation and family receiving hour will be from 10:00am – 11:00am Monday November 9, 2026 at Breit-Hawkins Funeral Home in Savannah, MO. Funeral services will be 11:00am Monday November 9, 2026 at Breit-Hawkins Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Savannah Cemetery in Savannah, MO. Memorial contributions can be made to First Baptist Church 500 E Pawnee St, Savannah, MO 64485.