"Pam & Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I know losing your daddy can be beyond hard. My heart aches for you. Love, Sunny"
In loving memory of
Larry Butkovich
May 3, 2009
Lawrence "Larry" Paul Butkovich, age 65 of Centerville, Iowa passed away Sunday, May 3, 2009 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines.
Larry was born April 26, 1944, the son of John Paul and Inez Erma (Nobile) Butkovich in Centerville, Iowa. He graduated from Centerville High School. Larry married Cathy J. Traw, August 26, 1972. He was employed by Appanoose County as a truck driver for several years. He later worked for Young Radiator for 25 years. Larry loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and never met a stranger. He enjoyed fishing and driving. Larry liked to cook and spaghetti was his specialty. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus.
Larry is survived by his wife, Cathy; two children, Paula (William) Heber of Walford, Iowa, and Pam (Josh) Eaton of Nevada, Iowa; three grandchildren, Madison Mitchell of Walford, Iowa, Anthony and Sydney Eaton both of Nevada, Iowa; a niece, Cheryl (Ronnie) Kirkland of Centerville, Iowa; a nephew, Joe D. (Tracey) Clark of Centerville, Iowa; an aunt, Ann Furlin of Centerville, Iowa; a sister-in-law, Melinda (Scott) Buchanan; nieces, Mescha (Dustin) Hargrave, Kim (Phil) Koenen, Nina Cormeny, and Ginny Cormeny; and a brother-in-law, Joe Clark. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Judith Katherine Butkovich-Clark; and aunts and uncles.
Mass of Resurrection will be held at 10:30 AM, Thursday, May 7, 2009 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Centerville with Father Dennis Schaab C.PP.S officiating. Burial will follow at the Numa Cemetery. A visitation will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday with family present from 5-7 PM and a scripture service at 7 PM. A memorial has been established to the family or St. Mary's Catholic Church and may be left at or mailed to the Lange Funeral Home 1900 S. 18th St., Centerville, Iowa 52544. Condolences may be left online at www.thomaslangefuneralhome.com.
Tributes
"Cathy & Family My sister, Jan Thomas, told me of Larry's death. I remember all the great times that Zemo and I had with Larry when we lived in the Quad Cities. We were together almost every night. Wonderful memories. I now live in San Antonio. I will be in Seymour over Memorial weekend and will visit Larry's grave. My thoughts are with you. Mark Sager "
"I am sorry for you loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you."
" To Cathy and the family; I'd like to express my condolences for your loss. I worked with Buck for many years at YR and new most of you. He was a very outward and open person that wore his soul on his sleeve. He was a regular around many spots around town and I enjoyed our many conversations. I will miss him,, and wish for you the blessings of our Lord during your period of morning."
"Cathy, Paula and Pam, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. "
"Cathy and Girls, Larry was always our big cousin with a big heart. From the time I was a little girl, even though I didn't see him often I always felt good knowing that he was around. The pride he took in his family and the love he felt for each of you was so obvious. He will be missed but our good memories of him will last forever. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. With Sympathy & Love, Tom, Sue, Ben, and Matt Stewart "
"Pam is a very good friend. I didn't know her father but I know enough about him because of how close they were. He will now be your guardian angel Pam and that makes you the luckiest girl in the world! You are so blessed with lot's of friends and family who are here for you so don't forget that! Please give your sister, and mother my condolences as well. I wish I could make it to the funeral. I will see you soon after baby is born. Love you...."
"You are all in my thoughts. I hope that the many years of happy memories with him will help you get through this difficult time. He'll be with you forever, I know, because he'll always be in your heart. :) "
"Cathy and family, so sorry to hear of Larry's passing. please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Chad & Rachael"
"To Cathy and Family, So very sad to hear of your loss, he will be missed by all. Its hard to imagine anyone that had so many friends and knew so many people as Bucky did. I will never forget all the great times that we had from those teenage years in Numa throgh the later years in the Quad Cities. Good Bye to my best friend. Marion & Jane Zemo "
"Larry was one of the kindest hearts to walk this Earth. We can learn so many things about the way to treat people from this amazing man. You didn't have to be around him for long to know how much he loved his wife, his daughters, and his three grandchildren. I feel privileged to have known him and my heart goes out to his family at this very sad time. "
"To Cathy and Family, Please accept our sincere sympathy and prayers, and may your loving memories give you peace. "
"Cathy, Paula, Pam and Family We will miss him dearly. With my deepest sympathy and Love."
"Cathy, Paula, Pam and Family We will miss him dearly. With my deepest sympathy and Love."
"We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family."
"Your family is in our thoughts and prayers."
"I remember growing up with Pam and many of us girlfriends telling her that we wished we had a father just like Larry! He would take her shopping for clothes ( his idea) and never complain how long she took shopping. I do not think I ever heard this man complain. He just enjoyed life. He will be missed!! "
"Cathy and Family, We were so sorry to hear about Larry's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May God comfort you with his love at this difficult time. "