Gerald J. Butcher

Gerald J. Butcher
80, of Joliet passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2016. Loving husband of Agnes Butcher (nee Jacklich); beloved father Dianna (Jim) Webb, Doreen (Bill) Howland and Debbie (Dave) Cernauskas; cherished grandfather of Jerald Webb; dearest brother of Eugene (late Henrietta) Butcher and numerous nieces and nephews. Gerald was the owner of "I" State Lumber Company in Joliet and a member of Ridgewood Baptist Church in Joliet. Family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel 102 E. Francis Rd, New Lenox on Friday, September 2, 2016 from 10:30AM until time of funeral service at 12:30PM in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow at Elmhurst Cemetery, Joliet. In lieu of flowers memorial donations to Ridgewood Baptist Church would be appreciated. www.kurtzmemorialchapel.com or 815-485-3700 for info.