Cheryl Ann "Julie" Butala

February 25, 1958 - September 4, 2016

Cheryl Ann "Julie" Butala, age 58, of L'Anse passed away Sunday, September 4, 2016 at UP Health System, Marquette. She was born in Lowell, Massachusetts on February 25, 1958 the daughter of the late Edward R. and Joan A. (Normandin) Kopacz. Cheryl graduated from high school in Massachusetts. She had been employed by Quad Graphics in Hartford, WI as a forklift operator until she retired due to ill health. Cheryl married Dean Butala in Waunakee, Wisconsin in March 15, 1991. They moved to L’Anse in 2003. Cheryl enjoyed quilting, sewing and playing on the computer. Cheryl is survived by her loving husband Dean of L’Anse, one son, three daughters, several grandchildren, one brother and four sisters all residing in Massachusetts. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive, along with her cat “Little Man”. She was preceded in death by her parents and her cat “Buddy”. A celebration of Cheryl's life was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 17, 2016 at the Ojibwa Senior Citizen Center, Baraga. A luncheon was held afterwards.