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Dora Butz Obituary

BUTZ Dora M. "Jo" Butz, 86, of Columbus, April 29, 2012, at First Community Village. Born July 27, 1925 in Athens County. Retired from Lazarus Department Stores. Survived by children, Judie (Jerry) Crotty, Richard Kettell, Stephen Kettell who met her in heaven the next day, Jeff (Carol) Kettell, Vicky (Jack) Koetz, Wendell (Sharon) Butz and Joy Sullivan; grand-children Jerry, Amanda, Adrienne, Jan, Rick, Kevin, Stephanie, Susan, Holly, Shelly, Dusty, Nicole, Mary, John, James, special friends Mary and Terry Blizzard and Judy Carawan; 29 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and more friends than can be counted because she never met a stranger. Preceded in death by husband Ronald Butz in 1999. Friends may visit Friday, May 4, 6-8 p.m. and Saturday, May 5, 2-3:30 p.m., when a memorial service will be held at 3:30 p.m. at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, SW Chapel, 3393 Broadway, Grove City. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to a charity of your choice. Messages of condolence may be shared with the family at www.NewcomerColumbus.com.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from May 2 to May 4, 2012.

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Terry and Mary Blizzard

May 4, 2012

Jeff, Carol, Judy, Jerry and family; We are so sorry for your loss. Your Mother was loved by many. What a great example she left us for living life with love and kindness. I am thankful for the 30 years that you shared her with me and am proud and honored to call her my friend.

norbert leasure

May 3, 2012

please except my deepest regrets for the loss of your mother and brother.i have wonder memories of both them.
when i was living of dakota ave the kettell family were what i wanted my family to be like.it was a great time in my life and i'll remember jo and steve always. i hope there both now with god.

Gail Johnson

May 3, 2012

Judy and Jeff, I am so sorry for your lost of a wonderful mother and brother. I am sorry I am not able to make it home but will keep you in my prayers. Remember all the good times you have shared this will get you through the bad ones. You had a wonderful mother and I loved her so much and all the times we had together Judy give me a call when you get home would love to see you (863)3 662-8686

Patty Scott

May 3, 2012

Long time friend I will miss you and I will always love you more. And never forget the good times we had.

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