Margie J. (Tilford) Butz
June 30, 2014
Margie Butz, 81, was born March 8, 1933, in New Virginia, Iowa, to James and Wilma Tilford. She passed away in Des Moines on June 30, 2014.
Margie graduated from New Virginia High School and moved to Des Moines where she resided for the rest of her life. She was a licensed insurance agent and worked for 35 years. Margie married Marion Butz in 1982. She loved dancing, country music, fishing, and camping. Margie was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Professional Musicians Entertainers Club of Iowa, Za-Ga-Zig Shrine Ladies Auxiliary, Za-Ga-Zig Hospital Auxiliary, and the Fiddler’s Assoication of Iowa where she served as Treasurer and was the Superintendent of the state fair fiddle contest for 16 years.
Margie was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and sister. She is survived by her brother, Jim Tilford of Indianola; stepdaughter, Marcie Brightwell; stepson, Robert Butz; step grandson, Brad Fleener, all of Des Moines; stepson, Richard (Karen) Butz and 3 step grandsons of Naperville, IL; as well as many cousins and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, July 3, 2014, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines, with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Fiddler’s Association in loving memory of Margie.
Condolences for the family may be offered online at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Bev Robarge
07/02/2014
Jo you were the best friend/sister to me for the past 55 years. I deeply miss talking to you and laughing with you. No one ever seemed to understand our humor. Rest in peace my friend.
Angela Bellegante
07/02/2014
Margie was a very special friend to our family. Her great stories and sense of humor will be missed very much. Being her assistant at the State Fair Fiddle Contest was an honor and cemented our friendship forever. I will truly miss her sparkle and laughter but I know she will be with us always enjoying the music...
Gayle Irving (Bev's Daughter)
07/02/2014
Aunt Jo you will be missed dearly
had lots and lots of good times at the dances and music festivals
God Bless!!
Greg DeMoss (Ray and Wanda's Son)
07/01/2014
"Jo" was a dear family friend for many years. We attended many dances and music festivals together. May God welcome you with open arms!