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Obituary for Marjie J. Butler
Marjie Jean Bertwell Butler, age 93, passed away on December 10, 2021 in Avoca, Iowa.
Marjie was born in Auburn, Nebraska on January 15, 1928 to Lloyd and Reva Straw Bertwell. She was married to Kenneth Butler. Marjie was a devoted member of First Assembly of God since 1981, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Omaha, VFW and American Legion of Council Bluffs. She had a home Avon business from 1978 for over 30 years and a Presidents Club Member for 18 years. Marjie loved to play games at home and enjoyed The Center and Casino. She was a happy Diamond Club member.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth J. Butler; parents, Lloyd and Reva (Straw) Bertwell; brothers, Robert, Wayne, Leonard, Danny “Ross”, Glen; sister, Mable; son, Melvin; daughter, Jeanie.
Survived by brother, Larry; sons, Kenneth “Lester” (Cheryl) Butler, Brian Butler; sister, Connie Duis; 8 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and 19 great great grandchildren.
Services Thursday 11:00 a.m. at the Maher Funeral Home. Entombment Ridgewood Mausoleum. Visitation Wednesday 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Maher Funeral Home.
