Nellie Gile Buttz, 95, of Decatur, passed away at 5:30 p.m. September 11, 2011 in Decatur Memorial Hospital’s Continued Care Unit.
A service to celebrate Nellie’s life will be held at First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 250 West Decatur Street, on Friday, September 16 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Michael Hoy officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery. Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home, Mt. Zion is assisting with the arrangements.
Memorials may be made to First Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Nellie was born on February 21, 1916 in Decatur, the daughter of Dan and
Elizabeth (Agee) Bowen. She married George H. Buttz on August 22, 1936. She was a member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church for 43 years. Among other areas of ministries of the church, Nellie served on the Altar Guild. She retired from Robert Nichols & Associates (RNA) as production manager and then officially retiring, she continued to work part-time for William Street Press as a proofreader. Nellie led a long and interesting life filled with sports, travel, good friends and family. She was a big fan of Millikin Blue Girls’ basketball team under the direction and leadership of her good friend Harriett Crannell. Her passion in later years was watching the St. Louis Cardinals play, especially Albert Pujols.
Nellie is survived by her sister-in-law and best friend, Doris Buttz of
Decatur; nephew James Herndon, of North Ft. Meyers, FL; niece, Carol Herndon, of Miami Lakes, FL; nephews-in-law, Barry Buttz of Decatur, and Michael (Pam) Buttz of Bethany, and her “forever friends” Carolyn DeVivo and Nancy Salefski.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George, her parents and two sisters.
A special thank you to Sarah Coulter, Director, and all the staff of DMH’s
Continued Care Unit for their compassionate care of Nellie.
| Al Weidlich |
Rev. |
September 16, 2011 |
Dear loved ones of Nellie Buttz,
When I came to First Lutheran in the 1970's, Nellie and George were some of the first people I met. It was a great pleasure as they were both warm and friendly.
In the past few years I have had the pleasure of renewing that friendship with Nellie. I count it among my blessings that I knew both of these folks. They were filled with life and shared their joy with others. May you who grieve, find comfort in our Loving God and in the good memories you have. Peace and blessing to you. Al Weidlich
