James C. Butler

1942 - 2012

James C. Butler obituary, 1942-2012, Chicago, IL

BORN

1942

DIED

2012

FUNERAL HOME

Blake Lamb Funeral Home - Oak Lawn

4727 West 103rd Street

Oak Lawn, Illinois

James Butler Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 27, 2012.


James C. Butler, 69, U.S. Army Veteran.  Devoted father of Meg (Jim) Dowling, Brent and the late Blainey (Beth West) Butler.  Proud grandfather of Kevin, Ella, Blainey, Emmett, Tessa and Brody.  Loving brother of Val (Rick) Tranowski and the late Mary Kay Butler.  Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.  Dear friend of Peg McConnell.  Funeral Wednesday 10:15 a.m. from Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W. 103rd St., Oak Lawn to St. Cajetan Church.  Mass 11:00 a.m.  Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.  Visitation Tuesday 3:00 – 9:00 p.m.  Info 708-636-1193 or www.blakelamboaklawn.com.

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May 4, 2012

Dorothy Egeland

Dear Meg, so sorry to hear about your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you. (Dorothy, formerly with Dr. Tower)

May 2, 2012

Mickey Howe

Dear Val and Family, We were so sorry to hear of Jimmys passing. I still remember playing football with him in the front yard... along time ago. Our families were much closer then. Time and miles do take their toll. Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole Butler family during this difficult time.

May 1, 2012

Val,
I was saddened to hear about Jimmy. I'll never forget the wonderful times we had together at Sister's Lake. In your life you have lost alot. Your in my prayers allways. You come from a very nice family, and I enjoyed everyone of them and the outright good times we had. I'm greatful to be a part of the "Butler's from Chicago" life. Good luck, Frank Yeager

May 1, 2012

Colleen & Stan Marszalek

Dear Meg and Family,
We are so sorry about your Dad's passing. You are all in our prayers.

Love,

May 1, 2012

Dear Val and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Jimmy's passing. Although separated by many miles and years all the memories are pleasant and strong. We can't be with you at this time but be assured that our prayers are with Jimmy (to us he will always be Jimmy)and the deceased members of the Butler family whose memories we cherish.
Jack & Claudia Howe

April 30, 2012

Sharon Midkiff

Dear Val & family - I was so sad to hear of Jimmy's passing. I hope you are all doing well during this difficult time. Jimmy was always so full of life and smiling. Thank you for sharing his photos with us. Love Sharon

April 30, 2012

Julie Alden

To our Chicago cousins, we are so sorry for the loss of Jimmy. We have nothing but happy memories of him from the lake. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Sent with love from your Youngstown cousins.

April 29, 2012

Mary Downes

To the Butler. Family I am sorry for your loss. Of Jim I will cherish the times Of knowing him He is Safely home take care Mary Downes

April 29, 2012

Dear Val and family, I was very sorry to hear of the Loss of your brother, especially only a couple yrs after losing Mary Kay and Blainey. It is very hard to lose 3 family members in such a short time. I think of Mary Kay often and miss her very much. Her friend Bo which I am sure you remember passed away in February. Again, very sorry and you are all in my prayers

Sincerely

Myles mcdevitt (Brendan's)

April 29, 2012

Betty & Stan Zub

Dear Val and Family. Our hearts are so sad, learning of Jimmy's death. Times like this, we realize how far away we are, when we would love to be able to give you the hugs of consolation. You are in our hearts and prayers. With love.

April 29, 2012

Dear Val and family, We were so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. Our hearts go out to you and your family during this difficult time. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers, we are so very sorry for your loss.

Love, Penny & Jim Lemons

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