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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Virginia A. Butler
Virginia A.
Butler
July 25, 1924 – April 12, 2012
Virginia A. Butler's Obituary
Virginia A. Butler, 87, of Superior, died Thursday, April 12, 2012 at Benedictine Health Center, Duluth.
She was born July 25, 1924 in Superior, daughter of Leo and Bessie
(Pawlikowski) Homsey. Virginia's work history included the F.B.I.'s fingerprint division in Washington, D.C., an operator for Wisconsin Bell Telephone and many years as a homemaker. She was a long time member of Cathedral of Christ the King.
Daily journaling, making sure photos were taken at every family occasion or special event and always looking out for the welfare of animals were special interests of her.
Preceding her in death were her parents; and husband, Joseph L. Butler in 1996.
Survivors include her daughter, Darleen Butler, Superior; many cousins; and her special feline friend, "Peter".
A special thank you to the caring staff at the Benedictine Health Center, Sister Mary Susan DeWitt, staff Chaplin and St. Luke's Hospice Duluth.
Visitation will be from 9 until the 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial, Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at Cathedral of Christ the King, Superior. Reverend Father Andrew P. Ricci will be the celebrant. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Superior.
If so desired, memorials may be made to the Animal Rescue Federation (ARF) or to the Douglas County Humane Society.
Downs Funeral Home, 1617 N. 19th Street, Superior, is assisting the family with arrangements.
She was born July 25, 1924 in Superior, daughter of Leo and Bessie
(Pawlikowski) Homsey. Virginia's work history included the F.B.I.'s fingerprint division in Washington, D.C., an operator for Wisconsin Bell Telephone and many years as a homemaker. She was a long time member of Cathedral of Christ the King.
Daily journaling, making sure photos were taken at every family occasion or special event and always looking out for the welfare of animals were special interests of her.
Preceding her in death were her parents; and husband, Joseph L. Butler in 1996.
Survivors include her daughter, Darleen Butler, Superior; many cousins; and her special feline friend, "Peter".
A special thank you to the caring staff at the Benedictine Health Center, Sister Mary Susan DeWitt, staff Chaplin and St. Luke's Hospice Duluth.
Visitation will be from 9 until the 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial, Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at Cathedral of Christ the King, Superior. Reverend Father Andrew P. Ricci will be the celebrant. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Superior.
If so desired, memorials may be made to the Animal Rescue Federation (ARF) or to the Douglas County Humane Society.
Downs Funeral Home, 1617 N. 19th Street, Superior, is assisting the family with arrangements.
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