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Ralph Buttle Obituary
RALPH “BUZZ” P. BUTTLE
Age 87, passed away at his home at Clarendale of Mokena on Sunday, September 28th, 2025.
Buzz is survived by his loving family, children, Dale Buttle, Roger Buttle, daughter in-law, Kathleen Buttle, step-children, Pauline (Jeff) Modjeski, Bill (Teresa) Grace, Russell (Martha) Grace, Jennifer (Greg) Mazurek, sister, Rose Blair, grandchildren, Nick, Kyle, Madeline, Olivia, Sophia, Molly, Lauren, Brittany, Brett, Andrew and 6 great grandchildren.
Buzz was preceded in death by his first wife, Carol Buttle (Carmichael), second wife, Patricia Buttle (Tanner) and son Bruce Buttle.
Buzz retired after 55 years of service with Local #150 International Union of Operating Engineers.
Family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 65 Old Frankfort Way, Frankfort IL 60423 on Sunday, October 5th, 2025, from 12:00 PM until time of memorial service at 1:30 PM. Interment will be private at a later date.
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