Michael "Mike" Butters

Michael “Mike”Butters, age 63 of Hanover passed away suddenly Thursday, December 20, 2012 at Allegiance Health in Jackson, Michigan. He was born December 24, 1948 to Wallace and Ellen (Kreger) Butters in Albion, Michigan. On July 25, 1970 he married his sweetheart Lois A. England who survives.

He graduated from Concord High School. He was drafted in the Army shortly after

graduation where he served his country with honors. He was stationed in Bamburg, Germany.

He enjoyed the outdoors so much he’d rather be outside doing things. He loved going to his place

in Grayling; camping, visiting his friends, hunting and fishing. His favorite sport was

ice fishing. He loved his family; especially his grandchildren. He loved to play outdoors with them.

Michael is survived by:

Wife- Lois Butters

Children- Dawn (Doug) Weeks

Chad (Karla) Butters

(4) Grandchildren- Kelsey, Alanna, Ross and Rylee

Mother- Ellen Dingman

Brothers- Wallace Butters of Concord

Barry Butters of New York

Steven (Tracey) Dingman of Round Rock, TX

Sister- Kathryn (Alan) Kunzman of Marengo, IL

Many nieces, nephews and cousins

He was preceded in death by his father.

Visitation for family and friends will be Saturday, December 22, 2012 from 9:00- 11:00 A.M. at the

Concord United Methodist Church, 119 South Main Street, Concord, Michigan 49237. Funeral

Service will be Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. at the church with Rev. Michael Ortell officiating.

Burial will be at Pulaski Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers please donate to the Pulaski Free Methodist Church Building Fund which is available

at the church or the funeral home.

Arrangements entrusted to the J. Kevin Tidd Funeral Home, 811 Finely Drive, Albion, Michigan 49224