1913
Irene
2017
Irene Butler
June 17, 1913 — March 23, 2017
Irene Anna Butler was born June 17, 1913, in Wells, MN, the daughter of Lawrence and Amy (Gillson) Rauenhorst. She grew up near Wells, MN and lived for a short time by Austin, MN before she moved with her family to Albert Lea, MN.
On July 2, 1940, Irene was united in marriage to James H. Butler at St. Theodore's Catholic Church in Albert Lea. For a short time they lived in Wilks-Barre, PA, where James was sent by his employer to help start a new Weyerhaeuser plant. Then they returned to rural Albert Lea and remained there the rest of their lives.
Irene was a member of St. Theodore's Catholic Church and had been active in the CCW and the Altar Guild for many years. She enjoyed baking, gardening, fishing and playing cards with her family. She was known for her wonderful cakes, home- made bread, biscuits and crescent rolls. She lovingly cared for her family and gave them comfort and support her whole life. She brought much joy to special holidays making them memorable for her family. She loved to laugh and was often teased by certain members of her family.
Mrs. Butler died on Thursday, March 23, 2017 at her daughter's home in rural Waseca. She was 103. Until the last two weeks of her life, she lived in her own house.
Irene is survived by her children, Darlene Henderson of Waseca, MN, and James L. Butler of Hollandale, MN; her granddaughter, Elizabeth Nowak and her husband Justin of Mayer, MN; her great-grandson, Calvin Nowak; her sister-in-law, Darlene Rauenhorst of Glenville, MN; two nieces, one nephew, great nieces and nephews, cousins, and good friends.
Irene was preceded in death by her parents; husband James Butler; son-in-law, Eugene Henderson; sister and brother-in-law, Loretta and Art Strehlow; and brother, Lawrence Rauenhorst.
On July 2, 1940, Irene was united in marriage to James H. Butler at St. Theodore's Catholic Church in Albert Lea. For a short time they lived in Wilks-Barre, PA, where James was sent by his employer to help start a new Weyerhaeuser plant. Then they returned to rural Albert Lea and remained there the rest of their lives.
Irene was a member of St. Theodore's Catholic Church and had been active in the CCW and the Altar Guild for many years. She enjoyed baking, gardening, fishing and playing cards with her family. She was known for her wonderful cakes, home- made bread, biscuits and crescent rolls. She lovingly cared for her family and gave them comfort and support her whole life. She brought much joy to special holidays making them memorable for her family. She loved to laugh and was often teased by certain members of her family.
Mrs. Butler died on Thursday, March 23, 2017 at her daughter's home in rural Waseca. She was 103. Until the last two weeks of her life, she lived in her own house.
Irene is survived by her children, Darlene Henderson of Waseca, MN, and James L. Butler of Hollandale, MN; her granddaughter, Elizabeth Nowak and her husband Justin of Mayer, MN; her great-grandson, Calvin Nowak; her sister-in-law, Darlene Rauenhorst of Glenville, MN; two nieces, one nephew, great nieces and nephews, cousins, and good friends.
Irene was preceded in death by her parents; husband James Butler; son-in-law, Eugene Henderson; sister and brother-in-law, Loretta and Art Strehlow; and brother, Lawrence Rauenhorst.
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