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August Butera Obituary

Butera, August J. Age 94, U.S. Navy Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Patricia (nee Trantafil); loving father of Augie (Katie) Butera and Ronald Butera; proud grandfather of Tim, Bryan, Tricia, Ron, and Chuck; dear brother of the late Mary and Alphonse; fond uncle of Donna DiCristofaro and many great-nieces and nephews. Funeral Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. from Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home, 5570 W. 95th St., Oak Lawn, to Most Holy Redeemer Church for Mass at 9:30 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. www.thompsonkuensterfuneralhome.com, 708-425-0500.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 27, 2015.

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May Jehovah lift up hi face toward you and gant you peace Numbers 6:26

Sylvia Minor

May 4, 2015

John O'Rourke

April 28, 2015

A long life and a loving family. What more could you ask for? I'm sure his friends will ask him why it took him so long to get to paradise.

N. Harrison

April 27, 2015

I am very sorry for your loss and wish to send my sincere condolences to your family at this very sorrowful time. May you find comfort from your faith, your family and friends, and the precious memories of your dear loved one that you hold close to your heart. Phil 4:6,7

April 27, 2015

I would like to send my condolences to the family. May our Heavenly Father be a secure refuge for you during this difficult time.
PSALMS 9:9

April 27, 2015

Sorry for your loss. May the God of loyal love comfort the family during your time of sorrow.Psalm 119:19

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Apr

28

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

IL

Apr

29

Funeral

8:30 a.m.

Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home - Oak Lawn

5570 95th St., Oak Lawn, IL 60453

Apr

29

Funeral Mass

9:30 a.m.

Most Holy Redeemer Church

IL

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Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home - Oak Lawn

5570 95th St., Oak Lawn, IL 60453

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