Alvin W. BUTLER

Alvin W. BUTLER, 72, of Aurora, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 1999 at
Provena Mercy Center Hospital. He was born January 19, 1927 in Aurora.

Alvin was a veteran of WWII. He worked for Stephens-Adamson for 37 years and
then worked for Sheldon's Manufacturing in Elgin for 7 years until his
retirement. He was a member of the Blue Army. Alvin was dedicated to making
and distributing rosaries locally and internationally. He also was a skilled
woodworking craftsman. He will be greatly missed by his loving family.

Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Dorothy (HOFFMAN) BUTLER; seven
children, Paulette THAYER (Michael HARDY), Mary Lou (Craig) REHKOPF, Virgina
(Robert) JOHNSON, David (Lynn) BUTLER, Jane (Paul) ALOISIO, Michael (Donna)
BUTLER and Peggy (Scott) OLSON; 22 grandchildren; four great grandchildren;
four brothers and sisters, Frances HOLMES, Delores (Richard) FETZER, Frank
(Patricia) BUTLER, Dorothy Joy (Gerald) WOOD; numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Frances and Alvin F. BUTLER; a
granddaughter, Andrea Hope ALOISIA; a son in law, Thomas W. THAYER and a
brother in law Robert HOLMES.

Funeral from THE DALEIDEN LAKE STREET MORTUARY will be Friday, April 23, 1999
at 9:30 a.m. to St. Mary Church at 10 a.m. where a traditional Latin mass
will be offered by Fr. Brian A.T. Bovee. Interment will be at Mt. Olivet
Cemetery.

Visitation will be in Thursday from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. wit Rosary to be recited
at 5 p.m. at THE DALEIDEN LAKE STREET MORTUARY. 220 N. Lake St. Aurora
630-898-8634

This was taken from the Beacon News, Aurora, Kane Co., Illinois on April 21,
1999.


Transcribed by: J Holmes

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