Patrick Anthony Butler at rest, December 14, 2023.  Loving partner of Kathryn Hills; Proud father of Kathleen Butler Greenan; Father-in-law of Ryan Greenan; Grandfather of Patrick (Paddy) and Declan; Brother of Regina Dziewior; Uncle of John Dziewior; Cousin of Terry Butler and his wife, Gertrude; Son of Valerie Sankauskas and Thomas Butler.  A grateful Maryville kid, reporter for Lerner News, Inside Publications and the Chicago Gazette.  Interviewer of presidents, colorful Chicagoans, local politicians, activists and criminals.  Long-time member of Kiwanis and the Ravenswood Lakeview Historical Society.  Visitation Wednesday, December 20, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Prayers Thursday, 11:15 a.m. at Lawrence Funeral Home 4800 N. Austin Ave., Chicago, IL 60630, procession to Mary, Undoer of Knots Parish (St. Robert Bellarmine), 4646 N. Austin Ave. Chicago, IL 60630, Mass begins at 12:00 p.m.  Interment Private.  In lieu of flowers, donations to Maryville Academy and The House of The Good Shepherd would be appreciated.  For info. 773-736-2300 or www.lawrencefh.com.