AGE: 90
BUTKOVICH, Helen V.
Mattawan
Helen passed away Wednesday afternoon, April 10, 2013 at Bronson Nursing & Rehab Center in Lawton. She was born May 5, 1922 in Waverly Township, Michigan the daughter of the late Valentty and Zofia (Noworul) Stanio. Helen was employed at Ellingsworth Manufacturing in Paw Paw until her retirement in 1974. Helen was a member of St. John Bosco Catholic Church in Mattawan and enjoyed bowling in the Wednesday Senior Citizens Bowling League in Paw Paw. On September 19, 1953 in Paw Paw, Helen was united in marriage to John Butkovich who preceded her in death on February 23, 1995. She was also preceded in death by 3 sisters, Bertha Sucharzewski, Mary Tyler, and Elizabeth Statek; two brothers, John Stanio, and Walter Stanio. Surviving are a nephew, Joseph (Yvonne) Gabb of Mattawan; two nieces, Lillian Modugno of CA and Nancy Eppolito of IL; step-children, Ronald Butkovich of San Francisco, CA and Thomas Butkovich of Chicago; step-daughter, Mary Ann Skilling of Millis, MA; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Lucille Kopilash of Lansing, IL, Many nieces, nephews and grand nieces and nephews. There will be no visitation as per her request cremation has taken place. A private family service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by the Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw.