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Margaret I. ‘Marge’ Butula, 84 Margaret I. "Marge" Butula, 84, formerly of 6th Ave., Grafton, died Monday, Feb. 13, 2012, at Heritage Health and Rehabilitation Center, Port Washington, where she had been a resident since 2010. She was born on Nov. 5, 1927, in Milwaukee to Frank and Catherine Kozek Johnson. She worked as a telephone operator when she was young. On Sept. 5, 1950, she married Gustave J. "Gus" Butula of Milwaukee at St. Casimir Catholic Church in Milwaukee. Together they raised their family on Milwaukee’s northwest side. Her husband preceded her in death on June 3, 1991. A short time later she moved to Grafton. She enjoyed playing cards with family and friends, knitting and crocheting. Marge is survived by her sons, Tim (Bev) Butula of Colgate and Tom Butula of Grafton. She is further survived by grandchildren, Angela and Trevor; brother, Leroy (Hazel) Johnson of South Milwaukee; former daughter-in-law, Dawn Butula of Grafton; nephew, Ron (Kathy) Johnson of Milwaukee; other relatives and friends. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 17, 2012, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1619 Washington St., Grafton. The Rev. Mike Barrett will be the celebrant. A visitation will be held from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday at the church. Interment will be at Holy Cross Cemetery in Milwaukee. Poole Funeral Home/Crematory, Port Washington, is assisting the family. Information and condolences are available online at www.poolefh.com or by calling 284-4431. |