Jennifer Lynn Saltsgaver Butler, 45, of Mount Carmel, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2022 at Deaconess Gateway in Newburgh, Indiana surrounded by the love of her family. Jenni was born on October 30, 1976 in Mount Carmel, Illinois, the daughter of Ralph and Irene Saltsgaver. Jenni was graduate of Mount Carmel High School Class of 1994.
Jenni married Kenneth Asbury on September 15, 1998 and he preceded her in death on August 14, 2011. Following his passing, Jenni married the love of her life James “Jimmy” Butler on May 25, 2013 and together they enjoyed nine years of marriage.
Jenni was a great daughter, wife and loved the role of step mother. She enjoyed people and always wanted to help others where she could. Jenni and Jimmy loved taking day trips. They also enjoyed riding motorcycles together. Jenni worked as a pharmacy tech until she became a step mother and loved staying home and taking care of her family. She loved looking for an adventure and finding new places to eat. In her younger years, Jenni attended Community Church of God in Mount Carmel. Jenni will be missed by her family and friends.
Jenni will be remembered by her husband, Jimmy Butler; step sons, Byron and Drake Butler; mother, Irene Saltsgaver; brother, William “Bill” (Debbie Osborne) Spaulding; sisters in law, Kristina (Patrick) Akers, and Jennifer (Matt) Foster; many loved cousins, nieces and nephews.
Jenni was preceded in death by her father, Ralph E. Saltsgaver.
Family and friends are invited to gather for a Visitation from 11:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m., Thursday, July 21, 2022 in the Chapel of Keepes Funeral Home.
Funeral Services will be 1:00 p.m., Thursday, July 21, 2022 in the Chapel of Keepes Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Orio Cemetery in Wabash County, Illinois.
Memorial contributions may be made in Jenni’s memory to Community Church of God.
Envelopes will be at the funeral home or can be mailed to Keepes Funeral Home, 1500 North Cherry Street, Mount Carmel, IL 62863.
Keepes Funeral Home is serving the family with the arrangements. To view Jenni’s tribute wall, purchase flowers and leave condolences for the Butler family, please visit www.keepesfuneralhome.com
