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Joan Butler Obituary

Butler, Joan T. Born to Eternal Life on December 31, 2012, age 83. Beloved wife of the late Robert Butler. Loving mother of Michael (Mary Jo), Gail Defancisco, Sharon (Richard) Savaglio, Debora (Richard) McFarland and Eileen (Peter) Segatti. Proud grandma of Brian (Marie), Justin, Kevin, Laura, Robert, Mark, Theresa, Ryan, Sean, Megan Brady and Elizabeth. Also survived by other family and dear friends. Visitation Thurs., Jan. 3, (TODAY) from 4 PM until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 7 PM, at ST THERESE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 9525 W. Bluemound Rd. Private Burial at Holy Cross Cemetery.

Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Jan. 3, 2013.
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Dear Gail
Sorry to hear about your mother and brother. Missed seeing you in Church over Xmas. Did not know your mother had been ill. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Jeanne Erke Appleton, WI [email protected]

January 14, 2013

Eileen, Brian and I want to wish you and your family our deepest sympathy. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Barb Roethle

January 6, 2013

DEAR GAIL AND ELIZABETH, I AM SO SORRY TO LEARN OF THE LOSS OF YOUR MOTHER/GRANDMOTHER. IT IS SO IRONIC THAT TODAY, JANUARY 5TH, I HAD MY MOTHER'S FUNERAL AS WELL. MY SYMPATHY. SINCERELY, JOHN DeFRANCISCO

January 5, 2013

Gail and Elizabeth,
Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
May God Bless you.

Vicki Wilmer

January 5, 2013

Dear Sharon and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. May your wonderful memories keep her spirit with you in years to come. Prayers and hugs to you!

Terri Vian

January 5, 2013

To Mike, Gail, Sharon, Debbie and Eileen and your families:
Just thinking about you all today from afar. I am remembering your wonderful Mom and all of you so fondly.

Pat Vitrone

January 4, 2013

We are so sorry to hear of Joan's passing. She was one of our mom's closest friends. On behalf of Mae, the family sends our condolences.

Mae Nader & Family

January 3, 2013

Gail & Sharon... so many years have passed since we played together in your house. In recent years, seeing your mom, as she would spend time with my mom, your mom could still twinkle. I remember your mom's cute chuckle & sense of humor. Much love to all of you, as you send your mom to heaven. ~Karen (Kurth) Dunn

Karen Dunn

January 3, 2013

Eileen, Peter, and Family,
I am so sorry for your great loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I can't imagine the hole in your heart right now, but hopefully warm memories will help fill the void. I am sending you big hugs. Your Mom must have been pretty special to raise a daughter as wonderful as you.

Lynn Backhaus

January 3, 2013

Mom your light will never go out!!! All our love and gratitude---rest in peace with dad......

sharon savaglio

January 3, 2013

You will be greatly missed.

Mary Herlache

January 3, 2013

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