Betty Ann Butz, 70 of Norway passed from this earth into the arms of her Father on October 30 at Mercy Hospital. She was surrounded by her family and passed away peacefully after a six month illness. Her family knows that the stars in heaven will be brighter when this angel takes her place. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 am on Monday, November 4, 2013 at St. Michaels Catholic Church in Norway, with Father Craig Steimel as celebrant. Interment will be at St. Michaels Cemetery in Norway. Betty's family will receive friends Sunday from 3 pm until 7pm in the Chapel at St. Michael's Church. Betty was born September 3,1943 in Benton County to Clifford and Helen (Frimml) Bartosh and graduated from Norway High School in 1961. On October 24th of that year she married her high school sweet heart, Gary Butz at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Walford, Iowa. In 1963 Betty became the very proud mother of her baby girl, Sharon, and later the same pride was shown in the birth of her son Brian. Betty then worked at the school, and Frontier Herbs, while being the best mom and go to person around. She worked hospice and built a reputation as one of the best cooks around. You could come into her home and always know what time of the year it was by her decorating and the smells. She loved doing hobbies and crafts, the Hawkeyes and baseball. Betty also had a great love of her dogs. Her grandchildren became the love of Betty's life. Betty is survived by Gary, her husband of fifty two years, Sharon (Rick) Brown, Chalet, Cedar Rapids. Brian (Paula) Butz, Tyler and Rachael, Walford; and her brother Gary Bartosh of Cedar Rapids; Aunts, many first cousins, and her many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Ronald. The world will be a lesser place with her not in it, and she will be greatly missed, more than anyone will ever know. May God hold her forever in his arms. Brosh Funeral Service, Norway is in charge of arrangements.