Jane A. Malone Butler

55 of 279 Michigan Ave., Apt. 712 died at 12:45 pm Saturday, March 24, 2007 at her home. She was born on July 20, 1951 in Galesburg to Elbea C. and P. Joanne Combs Malone. She married Michael Butler on July 21, 1968. Jane was a caring and loving mother to her three children, Brad (and Traci) Butler of Washington, Shelly (and Todd) Rhinehart of Maquon and Emily (and Keith) Nyman of Galesburg. She adored her six grandchildren and spoiled them at every opportunity. They include Corey Shultz, Lora Shultz, Dalton Parrish, Brooklynn Rhinehart, Brevin Butler and Trenton Butler. Jane also cherished the time spent with her immediate family, all of whom survive; her mother, Joanne Malone of Abingdon; her brother, Ed (and Karita) Malone of Abingdon; three sisters, Judy (and Larry) Wherley of Abingdon, Linda (and Mike Hines) Malone of Galesburg and Sharon (and Jim) Asmussen of Andrew, IA. She was preceded in death by her father, Elbea Malone, and her grandparents, Jude and Loava Combs and Enmon (Red) and Myrtle Malone. Jane graduated from Abingdon High School in 1969. She also attended classes at Carl Sandburg College, Fayetteville Community College and the University of North Carolina. Jane's career was spent primarily in public relations and marketing roles on behalf of retirement homes and assisted living facilities in the Galesburg area. She was Assistant Administrator and Marketing Director for Rosewood Care Center. She also worked at Seminary Manor, was Manager of The Kensington, and later served as Director of Marketing for RFMS. She was last employed as Manager of Aunt Mayme Jane's in Galesburg. Jane devoted much of her free time to local charitable organizations and served in community leadership roles as Executive Director of the Knox County United Way, President of the Railroad Days Council and as Board Member of both the Carl Sandburg Days Festival and the Galesburg Business Network. She was an active member of the Altrusa Club of Galesburg, Women Issues Network, Galesburg Noon Lions Club, Pilot Club, Optimist Club and served as a Chamber Ambassador. Jane was also a talented and committed fundraiser, spearheading efforts on behalf of an Abingdon Public Schools Referendum, the Galesburg Public Schools Foundation, the Heart Association, Alzheimers Association, and Paul Mangieri's campaign for Knox County States Attorney. Funeral service will be at 11:00 am Wednesday, March 28, 2007 at the Abingdon Christian Church. Rev. Bob Malone will officiate. Burial will be in Abingdon Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 pm Tuesday at the Hinchliff-Pearson-West Abingdon Chapel. Memorials may be made to the family.

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