Jeanie Butler Obituary (1928

Jeanie D. Butler, 96, of Taylorville, IL, passed away November 19, 2024, at Taylorville Care Center. She was born April 10, 1928, in Tovey, IL, the daughter of Angelo and Marie (Data Blin) Faletto. She married Donald M. Butler on February 22, 1948, and he preceded her in death March 15, 2003. Jeanie worked as a waitress at Rays Place, McCarty’s, The Bel Air Supper Club, The County Club, The Still, The Elks Club, the One Mile Inn, to name a few. Jeanie and Don were lucky to be able to spend about ten winters in Florida before he passed away. Jeanie loved to spend time shopping, for herself, her kids, grandkids, and great grandkids. Her favorite store to shop for herself was Marcella’s, where she was a regular customer. She loved to shop on Taylorville square, and to shop in Springfield or Decatur. Jeanie also loved to work outside in her yard. Most of all she loved to spend time with her family, especially the grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Surviving are her children, Dave (Kate) Butler of Plymouth, MA, Mark (Tracie) Butler of Delevan, IL, a daughter, Susan (Nick) Poor of Taylorville, IL; four grandchildren, Kristi (Bart) Yeske, Jacob Schmedeke of Taylorville, IL, Kalie Butler (Aaron Lambert), and Emily Butler, both of Delavan, IL; five great-grandchildren, Haley Shull, Lexi (Brent) Frump, and Khloe Yeske, all of Taylorville, IL and Winona and Lilliana Butler of Delavan, IL; her brother, Joe Faletto of Alabama; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Donald; her siblings, George Faletto, Charles Faletto, Angelo Faletto Jr. and Mary Moore; and a son-in-law, Mike Schmedeke. Per Jeanie’s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.