Mary A. Butts

Mary “Angie” Butts, 85, passed away peacefully in her home on September 5, 2025, after a long courageous fight with Parkinson’s Disease.  Born in Baltimore Maryland she moved to Grand Rapids in 1954.  She attended Catholic Central High School where she met and married her high school sweetheart, Bill, they were married for over sixty years. 

She was an amazing mother raising four children in a rural setting.  She was considered by many of the children’s friends as their “Mom” as well.  She started her career working in the classroom for Lowell Schools.  She went on to have a very successful 20 plus year career at Amway Corporation, where she retired from.   

She enjoyed many summers with her family at Crystal Lake and winters on Anna Marie Island Florida.  She had an amazing sense of humor and real gift for making friends wherever he went.  Many of these became lifelong relationships that she kindled by organizing lunches, visits and other events.  

Although her body became weak and ravaged by the Parkinson’s over the last few years, it could never diminish her spirit.  It shined brightly each and every time you would see her.  She was supported in her desire to remain at home by a truly amazing group of loving caregivers.     

She is survived by her children De-De Mulligan, Joe (Annette) Butts, Paul Butts, Mary Beth (Randy) Stout, seven grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. Her brother Dennis Roese, sister Laura (Doug) Smith, many nieces, nephews, and cousins.  She was preceded in death by her husband Bill, parents Paul and Mary Roese, and her sisters Sharon & Judy Roese.   

Relatives and Friends can visit with the family on Friday September 12, 2025 from 3-6 pm at Metcalf & Jonkhoff Funeral Services, 4291 Cascade Road SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan.  *A short family remembrance of Angie will occur at 6 PM.  An open house celebration will follow and occur at Quail Quest Condominiums club house. (5000 S Quail Quest Dr Grand Rapids, MI)

Instead of flowers, her children ask you to consider a donation to the Parkinson’s Foundation.

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