It is with sorrow and gratitude that we mark the passing of Judith A. Butler of Livonia, MI — sorrow at the loss, gratitude for the life.
Behind every name is a life, and behind every life are the people who loved it.
Judith held deeply to the Catholic faith — and was, by all accounts, loved by those who knew her best.
The traditions Judith loved will continue to hold those she loved.
It is with great sadness that we must announce the passing of our beloved mother Judith A. Butler (wife of the late James H. Butler) of Livonia, Michigan, on April 27, 2026, at the age of 79. She was at home and surrounded by family as she peacefully slipped away. She was born in Mishawaka, Indiana, on October 28, 1946, to Anthony and Catherine Gramza.
Beloved mother of William (Karen) Butler, and Wendy Butler. Loving grandmother of Daniel Butler, Zachary Butler, Veronica Butler, Catherine (Jakub) Zolkos, Christina (Mathew) Biewer, Rebecca Butler, Isabelle Butler, Emma Butler, Nathan Butler, Nick Butler and Sophia Butler. Dearest great-grandmother of Xavier Biewer, and Elaina Anne Biewer. Dear sister of Edward (Marlene) Gramza, the late Frances Gramza, the late Mary (the late Mark) Wheeler, Daniel (Maryanne) Gramza, the late Timothy Gramza, and Rita (Michael) Becker.
Visitation Friday, May 1, 2026, from 5-8 pm with a Rosary at 7:00 pm at Neely-Turowski Funeral Home, 30200 Five Mile Rd., Livonia, Michigan 48154. Instate Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 9:30 am until time of Mass at 10:00 am at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 3521, Fourth Street, Wayne, Michigan 48184. Interment will take place Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 10:30 am at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, Michigan.
Turowski Life Story Funeral Homes is honored to serve the family of Judith A. Butler.
