Doris M. Buteyn, 86, of Sheboygan, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 29, 2021
with her family by her side at Sheboygan Senior Community. She was born July 31, 1934 in
Sheboygan to the late Daniel and Cora (Blok) Van De Wege. Doris attended Sheboygan
Christian School and graduated from Sheboygan North High School and then furthered her
education and received her certificate as an LPN.
On June 15, 1956 she was united in marriage to the love of her life Arthur Buteyn at Christ
Community Church. They celebrated 61 years together. Arthur preceded her in death on
November 3, 2017.
Doris was born into First Christian Reformed Church and joined the church at the age of 18. She
had a strong faith and a passion for music, she sang in all the choirs and worked with the radio
broadcaster to line up the songs for the weekly service broadcasts. Doris was also very active in
the church serving on the luncheon committee and enjoyed volunteering at the Sheboygan
Christian School. She had a heart of gold and enjoyed working with people. She was an LPN
early on in her career, and then went on to be Dr. Bassewitz’s receptionist for many years,
retiring in 1996.
Doris was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a very
talented seamstress; even making outfits for the many porcelain dolls she made. Her family was
her pride and joy. She loved spending time with them creating lasting memories.
Doris is survived by five children: Keith (Tammy) Buteyn, Kent (Sue) Buteyn, Karl (Kelly) Buteyn,
Karla (Mike) Engbers, and Kristine (George) Doorn, by eighteen grandchildren, twenty-one
great-grandchildren, and a sister Joan Otten. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other
relatives and friends. Doris was preceded in death by her parents, husband Arthur, son Kurt
Buteyn, two sisters: Kathy Van De Wege, and Marlene Van De Wege, and two infant brothers.
A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at 1:00 PM at Christ Community
Church, 428 Geele Ave., Sheboygan, with Pastor Joshua Van Engen officiating. Burial will follow
at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Kohler. Due to Covid-19 the following precautions will be in
place, the wearing of masks will be required and social distancing of 6ft will be observed.
The Funeral Service for Doris will be livestreamed, to join us please go to Doris’s obituary page
on the Ballhorn Chapels Website www.ballhornchapels.com
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Sheboygan Christian School or Christ Community
Church in Doris’s name.
Please visit our website to leave your condolences for the family www.ballhornchapels.com
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