Barbara A. Butts Obituary (1939

Barbara A. Butts, 83, of Dwight, IL passed away Saturday, March 5, 2022, at 1:29 a.m. at her home in Dwight, IL. Funeral services will be Thursday, March 10, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at Hager Memorial Home, Dwight. Burial will be Thursday, March 10, 2022, at 1:30 p.m. at Mt. Auburn Cemetery in Stickney, IL. A visitation will be held Wednesday, March 9, 2022, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Hager Memorial Home, Dwight. Hager Memorial Home, Dwight, IL is in charge of arrangements. Barbara was born February 13, 1939, in Chicago, IL to Casimer and Myrtle (Mertl) Michon. She married Robert Butts on June 6, 1992. He passed in December 2008. Barbara is survived by her children, Carol (Joseph) Butts of Tuscaloosa, AL, Kimberly (David) Bzdusek of Dwight, IL, Christine (John) Koranek of Plainfield, IL, Keith (Misty) Gabreleski of New Braunfels, TX, and Kevin Cap of Dwight, IL. Also surviving are many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as nieces and nephews and siblings, Lawrence Michon of Pontiac, IL and Diane Russo of Dwight, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents; three husbands; two children in infancy; one brother, Robert Pokorny; and an infant sister. Barbara attended H.S. Harrison High School in Chicago, IL. She attended St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Dwight, IL. Barbara was a very talented seamstress. She passed her sewing skills to family members and enjoyed crocheting and quilting as well. She also very much enjoyed cooking. Her family suggests memorials be made to the American Cancer Society. This obituary may be viewed and guestbook signed at www.calvertmemorial.com.