Marlene Butala Obituary
The passing of Marlene Butala of Calumet, Michigan occurred on July 19, 2026. Marlene, born on December 19, 1941, is remembered by those who knew her. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Marlene Butala to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, LeRoy "Leo" "Chip" Joseph Fretter and Carrie Louise Fretter (Johnson); her husband George Firmin Butala; and her siblings-in-law, Lucille Wilmers (Roderic), Raymond, Margaret, Nancy Butala (Felicia) and Joseph Butala.
She is survived by: her children, Kevin Clairmont (Alice) of Eau Claire, Renee Chapman (Dean) of Calumet, MI and Craig Clairmont; her grandchildren, Jared, Emily, Annie, Kara, Janel, Elizabeth and Martin; her siblings, Karen Dion (Jerry) of Lake Linden, MI and Lawrence "Bobby" Fretter of Calumet, MI; her stepchildren, George Butala of Calumet, MI and Marie Peterson; Sarah Butala, Heather Butala (Steve Pelto), Joseph Peterson (Megan), Sophia, Amelia, Hazel, Whalen Pelto and Vincent Peterson. She is also survived by other relatives; and friends.
