Ruth Butler Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Ruth Butler of Virden, Illinois, born in Springfield, Illinois, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on October 29, 2024 at the age of 89. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ruth Butler to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Raymond "Ray" Pyle and Margaret "Maggie" Dice Pyle; her husband Kenneth Butler; and her siblings, Charles Pyle, Harold Pyle, Kenneth Pyle and Francis Carriger.
She is survived by: her children, Bill Butler of Forreston, Kenneth Butler of Virden and Cindy Schnelton (Don) of Monroe City, MO; her grandchildren, Angela, Erin, Justin and Troy; and her sister Marilyn Garmon of Ashland. She is also survived by 13 great-grandchildren.
A graveside service was held on Friday, November 1st 2024 at 2:00 PM at the Virden Cemetery (19220 Cemetery Rd, Virden, IL 62690).
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
