Sylvia J. Butts, age 79 of Montello, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 3, 2015, at UW-Hospital in Madison. She was born on October 12, 1935, in Madison to John and Verna (Henninger) Ray.

On March 18, 1966, she was united in marriage to Dale Butts at the First United Church of Christ in Belleville. Dale and Sylvia lived in Belleville for many years and then, following retirement, moved to Arkansas and later returned to the Montello area.

Sylvia is survived by her children, Michael (Debby) Severson of Dodgeville, WI, David (Susan) Severson of Verona, WI, Sandee (Marty) Schutz of Fitchburg, WI, Chuck (Paula) Severson of New Glarus, WI, and Pam (Brenda) Christen of Evansville, WI; grandchildren, April, Kristin, Aaron, Shawn, David, Danny, Keith, Jesse, Casey, Kristi and Carla; great-grandchildren, Brendan, Parker, Rebekah, Charlotte and Victoria. She is further survived by her siblings, Pat (Charlie) Dunn, Vicky Albrecht, Mary (Lynn) Ray, and Peggy Ray; and sisters-in-law, Cheryl Ray and Betty (Max) Hillary.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dale; a great-grandson, Chance; brothers, John and Charles; and brother-in-law, Jim Albrecht.

Per Sylvia's request private family services will be held at a later date.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Aunt Vicky for her friendship and care of mom.

An online memorial with guestbook is available at http://www.bealfuneralhomes.com.