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PHILLIP BUTLER Obituary

Dr. Phillip L. Butler, age 30, of LaGrange, IL; beloved son of Nancy M. nee Sorce and Robert L. Butler; dear brother of Lyle R. Butler; fond grandson of Dorothy M. (late Joseph I.) Sorce and Robert E. (late Joan M.) Butler; loving fiancé of Dr. Kelly M. Arcipowski. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. Phillip was an Eagle Scout, swam for Lyons Township and Illinois Wesleyan University, played on the University of Iowa Water Polo Team and competed in the Ironman Triathlon. He was a member of the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB), American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and American Physiological Society (APS) where he recently earned The Renal Section Amgen Postdoctoral Excellence in Research Award. Visitation Thursday, 3 to 9pm, at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Prayers 9:15am Friday, from the funeral home to St. Francis Xavier Church, LaGrange, Mass 10am. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Sisters of St. Joseph Third Order of St. Francis are appreciated. Funeral Info 708-352-6500.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on May 22, 2013.

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Brian McCluskey

May 24, 2013

So sorry for your loss. Phil was a great doctor. I remember the day we spent driving around Iowa City looking at apartments when he first moved to town. May he rest in peace.

Dennis-Bonnie Feldkamp

May 24, 2013

Wishing you strength for today and comfort in the days ahead. My son Michael Feldkamp went to school with your son for his doctorate degree and told us of your loss. Our deepest sympathy is with your family at your great loss of a wonderful young man who had accomplished so much in his life. May God bless you and your family. Peace of the Lord be with you.

jason buege

May 24, 2013

Thoughts and prayers with the Butlers and Kelly at this time.

The Lords blessings to you all

Sincerely, jason buege

May 23, 2013

To the Bulter family so sorry for your loss.Our deepest sympathy.Dan Keller and Kim Dagner

J K

May 23, 2013

My family & I offer our heartfelt condolences. Dr. Phillip touched many lives, and is deeply missed. May the God of all comfort be with you all during this time of grief, and always. (John 6:40) We're very sorry for your loss.

Phil catching catfish on Iowa River near Belle Plaine Iowa

Mitch Malcolm

May 22, 2013

May 22, 2013

My heart goes out to all the Butlers. I taught Phil at Park Junior High and he was a remarkably bright young man, He was athletic, kind-spirited, and fun to be around. May he rest in peace. Luke Atwood

David Davis

May 22, 2013

A truly great man, from an awesome family. He will be greatly missed.

Nancy Ray

May 22, 2013

Phil was a really wonderful person. He was kind and generous and he was a great scientist. I feel very fortunate that I worked with him.

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May

23

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Hallowell & James Funeral Home - Countryside

1025 West 55th Street, Countryside, IL 60525

May

24

Prayer Service

9:15 a.m.

Hallowell & James Funeral Home - Countryside

1025 West 55th Street, Countryside, IL 60525

May

24

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Francis Xavier Church

LaGrange, IL

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Hallowell & James Funeral Home - Countryside

1025 West 55th Street, Countryside, IL 60525

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