Everett L. Butler

Everett L. Butler, 70 of Iroquois, IL. and formly of Manteno, IL., passed away on Monday (Nov 6, 2017) at the Manteno Veterans Home. He was born on December 13, 1946 in Kankakee, the son of Everett and Mary (Edmondson) Butler. Everett grew up in Manteno and enjoyed working in his parents store and showing horses. He was a Vietnam Veteran in the U.S. Air Force. Everett was a Highway Maintainer for the Illinois Dept. of Transportation, retiring after 24 years of service. He also enjoyed going to Pow Wows and spending time with his family and pets. Everett is survived by his children William and Karla (Bonewell) Butler of Bourbonnais, Christine Boivin (Butler) of Anchorage, AK., Michael Copland and True Millard of Maryville, TN. Everett is also survived by his sisters Sue Gallois and Cathy Hornback of Bourbonnais, Mary Ann Harris of Lake Wales, FL., and Beth Jelley of Arlington, WA; One grandchild Presley Butler. He was preceded in death by his parents and one grandchild, Jack Butler. Services will take place at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood on December 22nd 2017 at 2pm. Memorials can be made to the families wishes.