Frances Ann Butler
March 18, 1928 - October 23, 2019
Obituary
MONONA-Frances Ann Butler, age 91, of Monona, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, at Agrace HospiceCare in the presence of her family. She was born on March 18, 1928, in Livingston, Wis., the daughter of William and Lelia (Skaife) Loy. Frances graduated from Fennimore High School in 1946 and St. Mary's School of Nursing in 1951. She married John "Dave" Butler on Sept. 8, 1951, in Madison.
Frances worked as a registered nurse for the University Hospital in her early years and continued her passion for nursing as an in-home care provider after her children were grown.
She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church and a volunteer for many years at the St. Vincent DePaul Food Pantry. Frances was an enthusiastic Brewers, Packers and Badgers fan.
Frances is survived by her four children, Michael (Denise) Butler, Richard Butler, Ann (Steve) Collins and Robert (Susan) Butler; two sisters, Patti Jenkins and Nellie (Duane) Furrer; sister-in-law, Jean (Bob) Dempsey; nine grandchildren, Tania (Loren) Harrison, Megan (Mike) Habegger, Lauren (Sean) Armbrust, Morgan Butler, Jacob Butler, Jessica Butler, David Butler, Michael Collins and Megan (Joe) Sukowatey; and nine great-grandchildren, Caden, Campbell, Connelly and Cadel Harrison, Elijah and Evelyn Habegger; Nolan and Olivia Sukowatey, and Aiden Armbrust. She was preceded in death by her husband, John "Dave" Butler; parents, William and Lelia Loy; twin brother, Frederick Loy; sister, Jane (Bryan) Knutson; and brothers-in-law, Mike Jenkins, Dik (Judy) Butler and Thomas (Bonnie) Butler.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5101 Schofield St., Monona, at 10 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 28, 2019, with Father Chad Droessler presiding. Burial will be held at Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, and also at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Monday.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Immaculate Heart of Mary School or Agrace HospiceCare. The family would like to thank the staff at Heritage Assisted Living in Monona for taking such good care of our mother over the past five and a half years. In addition, we would like to extend our sincere appreciation to the staff of St. Mary's Hospital and Agrace HospiceCare for the compassionate care given to our mother in her final days. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420
Events
Visitation
Sun Oct 27, 2019 @ 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Visitation
Mon Oct 28, 2019 @ 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church Monona • 5101 Schofield St., Monona, WI 53716
Mass of Christian Burial
Mon Oct 28, 2019 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church Monona • 5101 Schofield St., Monona, WI 53716
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Memories
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Nancy G Slinde
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To Ann and the entire Butler family, My sincere sympathies to all of you for your loss. I recall very fondly our growing up years Ann, and the times I spent around your Mom, Dad and entire family. Sledding down the hill where we had the jump between two very large pine trees and ended up in your backyard. Going out in your boat to ski (and look at the boys) on Lake Monona. I hope all of your wonderful memories will ease your pain and help your hearts find peace. Nancy G. Barden Slinde
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Bonnie Swanton Dauck
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I am so sorry for your family’s loss. I have so many wonderful childhood memories that include your family; the tiny white house across the street where your mom and dad lived as newlyweds with their young family , eating a vanilla ice cream cone that your mom gave me when I was 3 or 4 and realizing it actually had a flavor, the magic of an ice boat ride on lake Monona, your mom taking me to be on Romper Room once when my sister couldn’t go, being rescued and carried home by your mom when I sprained my ankle, teaching me to float/swim when she realized that swimming lessons hadn’t taught me to stay above water, many weekend visits to Monona after you moved to the “big” house, and especially her husky voice and laugh. You mom was a treasure!
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Scott Nabholz
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So Sorry to hear the news of your mother's passing. Our families had a lot of fond memories growing up together. I can still remember the very boisterous card games our parents would play at the dining room table. Your mom and dad were truly wonderful people. My prayers are with all of you.