Maple City, Michigan - Carol Ann (Ralston) Busk, 76, of Maple City, died Tuesday, July 21, 2026. Carol met Ralph "Ootah" Busk in 1993 in Traverse City where they became friends. Carol held several jobs including laundry, postal service and at Walmart from which she retired. Carol had a profound love for history, including the mythology, legends and spirituality of American Indians. Carol was preceded in death by her parents; Theresa and Harvey Ralston.