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Ryan Butler Obituary
PAWNEE - Ryan P. Butler, 30, of Pawnee died Saturday, Jan. 26, 2008, in Meredosia.
He was born Sept. 1, 1977, in Springfield, the son of Laurel Deon and Billie Sue Clements Butler. He attended Pawnee High School, Marissa High School and Lincoln Land Community College.
Ryan was a member of Pawnee Assembly of God Church. He also played in the CIL League. When he was 16 years old, Ryan received special invitations for tryouts with the St. Louis Cardinals and the Atlanta Braves major league baseball teams.
Survivors include his parents, Laurel and Billie Sue Butler of Pawnee; a brother, Tracey D. Butler of Mount Vernon; a sister, Lisa S. (husband, Jerry) Newquist of Auburn; a niece; three nephews; and aunts, uncles and cousins.
The family will meet friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008, at Pawnee Assembly of God Church. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008, at Pawnee Assembly of God Church, with the Rev. A.B. Bennett officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Taylorville.
Memorials may be made to the Butler family to assist with funeral expenses or to the Pawnee Food Pantry.
Curry Funeral Home in Pawnee is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ryan Butler
Connie Barry
February 10, 2008
Please accept our deepest sympathies. Our love and prayers are with you always.
Connie, John, Anthony, Jordan, Kristin, and J.J.
Paul White
February 7, 2008
I had alot of memories with Ryan growing up. I'll never forget when we got Deon laughing so hard coming home from a baseball game he could barely keep the Bronco on the road.
Sam and Ann Brewer
February 3, 2008
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Al Brewer
February 3, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Amy (Butler) Carlberg
February 2, 2008
Cuz
I have so many memories of growing up with you I don't know where to start. I played a lot of ball with you in Carlinville, we had a lot of fun picking on Jodi. Ryan and his dad would come down almost every weekend and visit, Ryan thought it was cool that I was a girl and could catch him. When my sister and I moved back to Pawnee we didn't know anyone and Ryan took us around and introduced us to all of you. He was a very caring kid who had a heart of gold and I will miss never hearing him call me Cuz. He was taken from us too soon, but he is now up there watching out for all of us.
Bye Cuz.
Amy
Pam LeSeure
January 31, 2008
Dear Uncle Deon, Aunt Billie Sue, Tracy and Lisa you are all in our hearts and prayers. No words can take the pain away but know that Ryan is at peace and playing pinnacle with Grandma and Grandpa Butler as we speak.
Karla (Kopatz) Belzer
January 31, 2008
Dear Butler family and friends: My deepest sympathies and prayers to you all at this difficult time. I have many memories of Ryan, but the one that always stands out the most is from our 6th grade trip to Six Flags. Ryan snatched my camera from me and was playing keep away. Well, he took a picture of me chasing him to get my camera back. It is a really funny picture and memory. I pray that God gives you all peace and rest in knowing that Ryan is with Him.
Debbie (butler) Durbin & Family
January 30, 2008
Uncle Deon & Aunt Billie Sue,
May you find comfort in your memories, and know that Ryan is in the best of hands now. Our thoughts and prayers are with you
and the family. He is in good company!
1989 All Stars
Pons
January 30, 2008
1989 All Stars: Front (L-R) Steve Jones, Ryan Butler, Tom Cashen Back (L-R) Scott Ponsler, Donald Farris, and Corey Clark
I would not have went to try-outs until Ryan and Donald talked me into it!!!
Randy & Anita Conder
January 30, 2008
We were so sorry to hear about Ryan. There are no words to express our sorrow over the death of your son and my cousin. We followed Ryan's triumphs and his challenges through the years. May the knowledge that he is at peace and with the Lord comfort you. We are sending you love and prayers during this difficult time.
James Rogers
January 29, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Gary Gorsich
January 29, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Sabrina Otken (Gudgel)
January 29, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Alisa Myers
January 29, 2008
To the family of Ryan: Sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. May God bless you all.
Tad Gregurich
January 29, 2008
Ryan is one of my many cousins on my Mom's side of the family. I am 17 years older than Ryan so I didn't get to know him as well as his brother Tracy and sister Lisa. However, I remember the joy that I had when I was told that Ryan had given his life to Jesus Christ. Even though he struggled at times, I know his heart was to serve his Lord with all his might. He told me so a few years back when I saw him in Chatham at what we always called the Chatham Carnival.
Uncle Deon and Aunt Billie Sue, Tracy and Lisa, my family's prayers are with you. May the comfort of God be with you in this time.
venessa catizon
January 29, 2008
So sorry to hear about Ryan.I will miss him, but will never forget the times we had.Your family is in our prayers. Nessi,Venice and Donnie Jr.
Marcia Bentley
January 29, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss of Ryan. He is now in peace and free of the pain he has been enduring. I hope your family can also find peace and faith to comfort you. We all have fond memories of him. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Wanda Reynolds Clark
January 29, 2008
Deon, Billie Sue and family;
Sorry to hear of your loss. Ryan was a very kind, sweet spirited young man.
The Butler family has my deepest sympathy.
You all will be in my thoughts and prayers.
H. Leckrone
January 29, 2008
Ryan was a kind and gentle hearted young man who cared very much about others. My heart is filled with sorrow today.
Chad Bale
January 29, 2008
Ryan was one of a kind. He was a good friend and great person to of known. We all have good memories of him and he will never be forgotten.
Marta Frick
January 29, 2008
Your family is in my prayers at such a difficult time.
Marta (Pasqueno) Frick
(Robert Wilson's grandaughter)
Erik Angeli
January 28, 2008
I graduated in 2003 and didn't even know who Ryan was. Until one day a few summers back when i was at the school helping coach the boys baseball team and he was down at the school and yelled out "hey kid if i get my glove can i pitch to you for a bit." And i was like yeah no problem and a half hour later he was back at the school, and i will never forget how fast he threw that first pitch it blew my mind and it hurt my hand sooo bad. And for the rest of the summer Ryan and I would meet down at the school and just play catch. it was one of my favorite summers, because Ryan always talked about getting back in shape and going pro
Chuck Sours
January 28, 2008
Brother - Ryan Butler - Disciple of Jesus Christ, a beautiful Prince of the LORD. I will see you in the RAPTURE some sweet day. 1 Thessalonians 4:18 Wherefore comfort one another with these words. On that great Getting up morning (When the Dead in Christ Will Rise) I can hardly wait. My Prayers Thoughts are with you Dion and Billy Sue and your Family. If you need anything at all, please contact me.
Bob & Mary Rhodes
January 28, 2008
Ryan's family & friends are in our thoughts and prayers at this time of sorrow. We are truly sorry for your loss. Ryan will always be remembered.
January 28, 2008
Deon, Billie Sue, Tracey, Lisa, Jerry and my dear grandchildren,
I know how much we will all miss Ryan, especially at our birthday gatherings. Ryan always greeted me with a smile and a hug. His presence will be missed but he will always remain in our hearts. May God give you all the strength you need in the days to come.
God Bless you all.
Love,
Nana
Angie Ramsey
January 28, 2008
Sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Angie and Riley
Justin Stout
January 28, 2008
I always teased Ryan about being Rick Vaughn since he looked alot like Charlie Sheen to me and was very good at baseball. My last memory of Ryan was when I vistied home for my grandmas funeral and he greated me at church with a warm hug and smile. Our prayers go out to the Butler family.
tami travous
January 28, 2008
Lisa,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We are very sorry for your loss!
The Travous'
(Auburn)
Mandy Woodruff
January 28, 2008
Ryan will be missed by so many people. It was a pleasure to have known him. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Brooke Belford-Moore
January 28, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Ryan, may you rest in peace.
Jay Major
January 28, 2008
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the Butler Family. I had Ryan in Tiny Tepee Pre-School, a few years ago, it's hard to think of all the tragedies that these young people are enduring. May God Bless all of you now and in the hard days ahead. Jay and Jo Anne Major
Stephanie Lockhart (Maupin)
January 28, 2008
Ryan was a good guy! I've known him since he was little. Ryan Would always greet me with a smile and a hug! He will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of greif. God bless and keep you in his loving hands.
January 28, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends.
Rest peacefully, Ryan.
Jeff & Kim Nichols
Beth (Katcher) Darling
January 28, 2008
Ryan was a classmate of mine at Pawnee. I didn't see him much at all after high school but when I heard of his death, one specific story came to mind and I feel like I should share it. When I was six or seven I played T-Ball with him and his Dad was the coach. Each team had their own color. We were the black team.
One time we were playing on the T-ball field in Pawnee and it was hot out and I fainted. Ryan's Dad picked me off of the grass in the outfield and gave me to my mother.
The next day at school, I told Ryan to tell his Dad that I didn't want to play T-ball anymore because it was just too hot! I remember him saying to me, "Oh you can't quit, you are the best girl we've got! You really are pretty good for a GIRL." Then he said, "my Dad had to have some girls on the team and I am glad he picked you." We never lost a game that year and if he wouldn't have said those kind words to me, I would have quit. Thanks Ryan.
Lorri Hill
January 28, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you. I have many fond memories of Ryan, I think the best one is the time I told my daughter I wanted her to bring me home a bumper sticker "my child is an honor student" and she did. I was so proud until she told me she got it from Ryan "because he gets them all the time", and they were both proud of themselves for coming up with the idea.
Angie Ramsey
January 28, 2008
We're sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Angie & Riley Ramsey
evan courtney
January 28, 2008
ryan.
thanks for being a great friend.
ill never forget the days of us rummaging thru your kitchen drawers looking for fruit striped gum.
or the 1st annual rock way invitational.
thanks for the memories bro.
Stan & Jeanette Siedschlag
January 28, 2008
Can't find words to express the loss Stan & I feel knowing our little buddy is gone.The wonderfull hug I got at walmart in the parking lot recently will forever remain a treasured memory of what a sweet person Ryan was.
I know that His love for Christ and how he loved to win souls will be to his crown ( jewels). Know we will help in any way now or later
Please know God,s peace, as Ryan is free and out of pain and in the Master,s presence. We Again to see at the end of this earthly walk.
Bye to Our Precious Brother
Stan & Jeanette siedschlag
Tom Kovalichuk
January 28, 2008
Dear Butler family,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Ryan was a great guy, and will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him. I will always remember playing CIL with him, and the great times we had.
God bless,
Tom Kovalichuk
Donald Clements
January 28, 2008
Billie Sue and Deon - our prayers are with you. Ryan is no longer in pain - may he rest in peace. We are sending all our love to you in this time of great sorrow. Sorry we cannot be with you but you will always be in our thoughts and prayers. Uncle Don and Aunt Pat
Kim Nichols
January 28, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Ryan will be missed.
Rest peacefully, Ryan.
Jeff & Kim Nichols
Donald Farris
January 28, 2008
Ryan was a good friend who we all grew up with, played sports with, had sleep overs, and just hung out with. He will be missed and I can't believe he is gone. Ryan,you can really look at the stars now that you're up there.
Larry & Betty Pickett
January 28, 2008
We are sure sorry for your loss and will keep your family in our prayers. God Bless you.
David Reynolds
January 28, 2008
Kathy and I loved Ryan. We will miss him very much...
Dee Noble
January 28, 2008
Billie,
I am so sorry to hear about Ryan.I just wanted you to know that my prayers are with you and your family. Also, Nate and Bunk will be coming back to attend the visitation and funeral. Ryan will be missed by them, but not forgotten.
Rachele (Muncy)Benedict
January 27, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss. You guys will be in my thoughts and prayers. I will never forget the memories I have had with Ryan. He will always be remembered.
Bryan Megginson
January 27, 2008
Ryan was a good friend to me all the way through school at Pawnee. I have fond memories of playing basketball on weekends when we were kids, playing outfield with him in high school baseball, and competing to see who had the better car stereo as teenagers. I remember him excitedly showing me how his mustang could flip a quarter into the air with the bass from it's subwoofers. We also enjoyed being the oldest in our class. Ryan got his driver's license 5 days before I got mine. It's funny, but I remember thinking that he was the best non-farming driver in our class. Scott Ponsler and myself had a head start by driving well before we were of age, but Ryan drove just as well as we did. It's hard to say goodbye, but I will never forget him, and will always miss him.
Stacey C. & Kathy B.
January 27, 2008
We were so sad to hear about the loss of your son. No words can make the pain go away. Deon,we know you were so proud of Ryan, especially when you talked about his athletic ability and him growing up. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this sad time.
Rachele (Muncy) Benedict
January 27, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss. You guys will be in my thoughts and prayers. I have so many good memories of Ryan. He will not be forgotten.
A Friend
January 27, 2008
No parent should have to go through something this horrible. My prayers and heart felt sorrow for your family. May God help you through this sad time.
Pons
January 27, 2008
Ryan, You were a great friend and a great person. You will always be remembered that way. Although your time with us was cut short, your friendship and the memories made will last a lifetime and you will now be the guardian angel watching over us from above. We will miss you and be thinking of you always. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this sad time.
Andersons
January 27, 2008
Ryan was a blessing in our lives. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jim & Nancy Mellinger
January 27, 2008
Deon & Billie Sue words can not express our sorrow in your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Karyn Gerber (Belford)
January 27, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Lisa, and the entire Butler Family.
Amber Meek
January 27, 2008
Ryan was a great guy, he will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Andy and Amber
David, Gina, Jared & Alyssa Deal
January 27, 2008
May God be with you and comfort you as you lay to rest your son, my cousin. He is at peace now and our wish for you and the rest of the family is to have peace and joy when you remember him. Our deepest condolences and prayers are with you.
tom & dottie foster
January 27, 2008
our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Keith and Sue Masters
January 27, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. Your friends and neighbors,
Mallory Masters
January 27, 2008
Ryan was a friend of mine and I will remember him in my prayers. My thoughts and condolences go out to his loving family that was the greatest support to him. He will be remembered always
Kristen Lowder
January 27, 2008
Ryan was a good friend and a wonderful person. My prayers and thoughts go out to his family and friends. We all love and will miss Ryan so much.
Sincerly,
Kristen Lowder
Linda & Harold Davis
January 27, 2008
Tracey our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Patrick Drummond
January 27, 2008
Im so sorry for your loss. He was a great guy. He will be missed.
keneth sanders
January 27, 2008
I am sorry for your losted I wentto school with him a long time ago and he was a good friend I am going to try to make i I dont know if I can but if not I am sorry for your losted he will always be in my mine if you need any thing you can email me or call me 217-502-0625
Carolyn Cranwill ( Pickett)
January 27, 2008
Ryan's Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my prayers. I
am in Florida and will not be able to attend the funeral.
anonymous anonymous
January 27, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Jim Beckman
January 27, 2008
There are not many words that will ease your pain at this time. But there is a God that will embrace you and comfort you. Trust in Him. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Matt & Kathy Williams
January 27, 2008
Our deepest sympathy during this time of your loss.I don't know what to say. Ryan I'm going to miss you. You're with the angels now. RIP cuz
The Alexander's
January 27, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Jeremy Rhodes
January 27, 2008
I am proud to say i got to know you, we grew up together and became very good friends. Alot of good memories, and you will be missed.
Matt & Kathy Williams
January 27, 2008
Ryan,
I can't say much, I can't believe your gone.Our deepest sympathy goes out to your family during this hard time. I'm gonna miss you cuz. Your with the angels now. RIP
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