Marta Butts

Marta Butts
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Marta Butts, nee Anderson, 64, of Belleville, IL, born June 29, 1950, in Belleville, IL, died Thursday, April 23, 2015, at Sycamore Village, Swansea, IL.

Mrs. Butts found joy in raising her children and helping others.  When the children were grown, she finished college and graduated from McKendree University, Lebanon, IL, with a degree in mathematics.  She loved sports and enjoyed swimming and tennis.

Marta was preceded in death by her parents, Robert C. and Roselyn L., nee Schmalenberger, Anderson.

Surviving are her husband of 46 years, William J. Butts, whom she married on March 29, 1969;
four children, Christa (Tony) DiPasquale of Belleville, IL,
Joseph R. (Becky) Butts of Muncie, IN,
David T. (Nicky) Butts of Brooklyn, NY,
and James W. (Jessica) Butts of Elmhurst, IL;
seven grandchildren, Max, Mallory, and Ean DiPasquale,
William, Reid, and Jaylan Butts,
and Nolan Butts;
two sisters, Ingrid (Ken) Leask of Aurora, IL,
and Pamela (Michael) Wagner of Bellevue, WA,
two brothers, David (Jan) Anderson of Cape Girardeau, MO,
and James (Susan) Anderson of Bettendorf, IA;
and nieces and nephews.

Heartfelt thanks to some special ladies at Sycamore Village who cared for Marta during her last few years.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.  Condolences may be expressed online at www.rennerfh.com.

Visitation:  Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, 2015, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, IL.

Funeral:  Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 30, 2015, at the funeral home with Rev. Cari Frus officiating.  Burial will follow at Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, IL.

Condolences Left For Marta Butts

Bill, Jim, Christa, Joe and Dave. Our sincere condolences on the passing of Marta. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Kevin and LaVeta Kirby, Oswego, Il, 60543


Bill,

So sorry to hear of Marta’s passing. My thoughts and prayers
are with you and your family.

Ken

Ken Peterson, Ft. Collins, Colorado, 80524


Bill,
My heartfelt sympathy for your sorrow at Marta’s passing. I remember her energy and athleticism, her ready smile and laugh. I know you will greatly miss her.
Jeff and Linda Uhl

Jeff Uhl, St. Cloud, MN, 56301


Bill, please accept our condolences at the passing of Mrs. Butts. May good memories help buoy your spirits in the days ahead.

David Fellows, Freeburg, IL, 62243


Bill,
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Peace and Blessings,

Gary and Carol Weshinskey, Belleville, IL, 62221


Dear Bill and Family-Our prayers are with you and your family-in the loss of Marta.
Art and Barb Brownlie

Barbara Brownlie, Tucson, AZ, 85710


I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My grandmother and aunt lived down the street from Marta and her family and we spent time together having fun whenever we could. I know she was special. All the memories of her will always be with you.

Ann (Briesacher) Stahlheber, Alto Pass, Illinois, Il, 62905

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