Mrs. Mildred Louise Butts, age 97 of Clinton Township, passed away on Wednesday at her home.

She was born on March 20, 1927 in Mount Clemens, Michigan, a daughter of the late Walter Frederick and Lila Marcella (Merseman) Krause. On September 3, 1949, Mildred was united in marriage with James Frank Butts, whom passed away on Friday May 6, 1977.

Mildred was a member of St. Paul of Tarsus Catholic Church in Clinton Township and the Sterling Heights Lions Club. She enjoyed solving puzzles, reading her numerous cooking books, knitting and most of all, popping bubble wrap.

Mildred is survived by 2 daughters, Rosemary Zbozien and Rochelle Beauchamp, grandchildren, Brian (Tracy) Zbozien, Jaime (Jason) Zbozien, Philip (Ginger) Zbozien, Jill Beauchamp and Nathaniel Zbozien, 6 great grandchildren and her brother, James (Joanne) Krause. Mildred was predeceased by a son, Robert Butts and 3 sisters, Rosemary Krause, Margaret Ann Dunlap and Kathryn LaRue.

Visiting hours will be held on Monday, November 18, 2024 from 3:00 until 7:00 p.m., with a funeral service at 4:00 p.m., with Fr. Ron Essman officiating in the Will and Schwarzkoff Funeral Home, 233 Northbound Gratiot Avenue, Mount Clemens.

In Lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Leader Dog for the Blind, https://Leaderdog.org or Penrickton Center for Blind Children, https://penrickton.org

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