Lani Rae Butzine

Lani Rae Butzine, 77, of Waukegan, Illinois, passed away March 29, 2025. She was born July 2, 1946 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

 Lani grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan, graduating from West Catholic High School. She spent some time in Alaska and eventually settled in Waukegan, Illinois. Lani worked for Levy Home Entertainment for 30 years before retiring. She was a devout catholic, attending St. Dismas Catholic Church in Waukegan for many years.

Lani loved flea markets and antiques. She enjoyed helping those in her life however she could, even if it was just to put a smile on their face. She loved to eat, especially dishes made by her loving fiancé Jose Carmen Lome, to whom she was devoted to for 27 years. 

Lani is survived by her fiancé, Jose Carmen Lome; daughter, Michele (Jerry) Jones; grand-cat, Smokey Jones and many nieces and nephews. 

She was preceded in death by her mother, Joan Kubiak, and sister, Margarite McGil. 

A visitation will be held Saturday April 5, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at 1:00 p.m. at Congdon Funeral Home 3012 Sheridan Road Zion, Illinois.