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Merle C. Hofmann Middour Butts

Merle Butts Obituary

BUTTS. Merle C. Hofmann, Middour, Butts, age 91, of Pickens, OK, Formerly of Tucson, AZ and Clarendon Hills, IL. Cherished wife of the late Ben Middour and the late George Butts. Devoted mother of Merle Zeka, Karl Middour, Karen Tuffly, Elaine Brush and David Butts. Proud grandmother of Paula, Caroline, Lynn, Danny, Jean, Karl, Susan, Matthew, Joseph, Ben, Jackie, Lara, Leann, Sarah, Rachel, Meghan, Katie and Maddie. Dear great-grandmother of 21, one great-great-grandson. Loving sister of Carol Deal and the late William, Ed and George Hofmann. Also many cousins, nieces, nephews, step grandchildren-great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Memorial Service Friday, April 20, 2007, 11:00 a.m. at Community Presbyterian Church, 39 N. Prospect, Clarendon Hills. Burial of ashes to take place at Chapel Hill Gardens West Cemetery, Friday 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials on behalf of Ohia Leckie to Ronald McDonald House would be appreciated. For info: (630) 941-5860.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Apr. 19, 2007.

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