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Dolores Butler Obituary

Butler, Dolores J. (nee Drabek), beloved wife of John "Jack", devoted mother of Michael (Kelley), Karen (Daniel) Trapp and James (Kris), loving grandmother of Amanda, Max, Ryan, Sam and Addison, dearest sister of Phyllis Kennedy and Janine Bee. Thirty three years of service with Morgan Park Academy, Chicago. Visitation Wednesday, 3 to 9 p.m., at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest Hwy. (7700W), Palos Hills. Funeral service Wednesday evening, 7 p.m., at the funeral home. Express your thoughts and memories in the online guest book at www.palosgaidasfh.com 708-974-4410

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 21, 2007.

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Bennett Kalafut

November 3, 2007

"Ms Butler", as we all knew her, put up with far too much from us students back in the day without so much as a break of composure. A model of professionalism and patience for us all: she'll be missed.

Ann Kimble-Hill

September 28, 2007

I sincerely appreciated the patience, encouraging words, and specials smiles that she always gave to us MPA-ers. She will be greatly missed, and the MPA family has lost another great.

Sara & Steve Grassi

September 14, 2007

Dear Karen,
I was sad to hear of Dolores's passing.
She was a wonderful colleague and I saw her as a devoted grandmother and mother.
Sincerely,
The Grassi family

Alissa Black

September 10, 2007

I attended MPA from the time I was in third grade until I graduated high school. Mrs. Butler was always a familiar face to me and many other students. Despite all the emotional rockiness of growing up, friendly faces like Mrs. Butler's made the road a little easier just by having the knowledge she'd be there every day, without fail.

Stacy Butler-Cross

September 6, 2007

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Mrs. Butler was exceptionally kind and attentive. We take comfort in John 5:28,29.
Kind Regards, the Cross family.

Mercedes Sheppard

August 31, 2007

To the Butler Family
Dolores was an extraordinary women who gave so much to Morgan Park Academy. We will miss her!!

Tisa Morris

August 27, 2007

Mrs. Butler was always smilling, always concerned with the care and happiness of others. She was one of the rare ones, and I know that the family will miss her a great deal. May God bless you all. My sincerest condolences.

Paulette Boyd

August 24, 2007

Dear Butler Family,
I'm a MPA staff member and knew Dolores only briefly, just before she retired at MPA. She was very kind and so nice to me as a new employee. I know she will be missed, may your fond/fun memories of her great smile -- help you thru this difficult time.

Tony & Bonnie Malzone

August 23, 2007

Dear Butler Family,

It has been years since we have seen you (we used to bowl together in Oak Lawn) and we just heard about Delores. We know how difficult this time is for all of you. We want you to know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this time.

Tom Drahozal

August 23, 2007

My deepest sympathies to the family. You will be greatly missed by so many people.

Mike Karnoski

August 22, 2007

John, Please know that my prayers and sympathies are with you at this very difficult time. I offer my support to you whenever it is needed.

Garry Linda and Kyle Mastey

August 22, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Carol Karnoski

August 22, 2007

You were quite a lady, Dolores. Always gracious and smiling; Always ready to give a kind word; Always making others feel welcome.
You (and your corny emails) will be missed. Pray for us, Dolores.

Mary Jo Bechtel

August 22, 2007

To Dolores' family,
I was so shocked to hear of Dolores death. She was one of the nicest people I met while my husband worked at MPA. I had the chance to work with her on different occasions and found her to be SO funny. She will be missed. My prayers are with you all. Mary Jo Bechtel

Mike Weil

August 22, 2007

My thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow. Such a great person will truly be missed.

Lisa Bourke (Kirk) Morgan Park Academy

August 22, 2007

To the Butler family,

On behalf of the alumni from Morgan Park Academy we are very saddened to here about the passing of Mrs. Butler. She always had a kind word and beautiful smile to share with all of us. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time.

Rick Bee

August 21, 2007

Dodish,

Where do I begin to find the exact words to describe just how I feel about you? You have always been a wonderful, caring, and loving Aunt to me throughout the years. I have so many warm, wonderful, and special memories of you. Especially all of the holidays and special family moments our entire family shared together over the years. You will always be remembered by me for you warm, caring heart, and how special you made me feel growing up as a young child. I love all the times that you and Uncle Jack invited and welcomed me to stay over at your house and spend time with you and your family. I will always cherish those memories and carry them with me for the rest of my life. Please know how in your heart how deeply you will be missed by the many people, whose lives you have touch throughout the years. You especially will be missed by the two loving sisters you have left behind in this world. Both of them love and adore you so incredibly much. I love you Dodish! May your heart and soul forever rest in peace in God's Kingdom.

Alice Meiners

August 21, 2007

My sympathy to Janine on the passing of her beloved sister.

Alice Meiners

Deb Kraus

August 21, 2007

My sincere sympathies to all the family. She will surely be missed.

Sincerely,
Mrs. Deb Kraus (Powell)

The Ribbens Family

August 21, 2007

Our prayers are with the family. May God bless you

David Gaidas and Family

August 21, 2007

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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