Albert Butkovich

Obituary of Albert Butkovich HOUGHTON Albert J. Butkovich, 60, of Houghton, passed away on Saturday morning, June 16, 2012 at home following a lengthy illness. He was born on August 9, 1951 in Hancock a son to the late Albert and Ann (Pavolich) Butkovich. Albert was a graduate of Houghton High School. On October 10, 1970, he married Mary Dolores Pintar in Calumet. Mr. Butkovich worked at White Pine Copper Mine until it closed and then worked for Copper Country Mental Health as a resident care provider in the Stepping Stones Group Home in Houghton until his illness. Albert was a member of the Old Apostolic Lutheran Church in Hancock. Preceding him in death were his parents and a grandson, Axel Butkovich. Surviving are his wife, Mary Dolores Butkovich of Houghton; Four sons, Aaron Butkovich of Houghton, Nolan (Jamie) Butkovich of Whitefish, MT, Jeremy (Lori) Butkovich of Waverly, MN, and Logan (Maleah) Butkovich of Montrose, MN; Six daughters, Lynn (Layne) Massie of Kalispell, MT, Jodi Holmes of Houghton, Elena (Josh) Aczas of Kalispell, MT, Lori (Tony) Homola of Waverly, MN, Juliana (Seth) Simonson of Battle Ground, WA, and Emily Butkovich of Houghton; 42 Grandchildren, and 1 Great Grandson; Three sisters, Veronica (Gary) Simmons and Valerie (Michael) Lind of Ontonagon, and Virginia Bastian of Houghton. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m., on Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at the Old Apostolic Lutheran Church in Hancock with Steven Korpela to officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at the Old Apostolic Lutheran Church in Hancock and 1 hour prior to services on Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in the Oskar Cemetery. To view Albert's obituary or to send condolences please visit www.memorialchapel.com The Memorial Chapel Funeral Home in Hancock has been assisting the family with arrrangements. To send flowers to the family of Albert Butkovich, please visit Tribute Store