Leonard Joseph “Butch” Lanute Jr., 82, of Plainfield, at rest February 6, 2026. Born April 24, 1943 in Chicago, IL to Leonard Sr. and Mary Lanute. Butch proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Beloved husband of Victoria (nee Payne); loving father of Donna Schulz, Joseph (Gisela) Lanute, Maria Lanute and Kimberly Sutherland; devoted Papa of Lauren (Andrew) Skowronski, Samuel Schulz, Brianna (Steven) Makos, Joseph Thomas Lanute and Alexander Sutherland; dearest greatgrandfather of Summer, Juliet and Scarlet; dearest brother of Gary (Natasha) Gunderson, Richard (Diana) Lanute and Joseph (Mandy) Lanute; fond uncle of nieces and nephews. Butch was a dear friend of many. He enjoyed bowling and golf. Visitation Monday February 9, 2026 from 4-8 P.M. at Cappetta’s West Suburban Funeral Home 4920 Main St., Downers Grove. Funeral Tuesday 11:00 A.M. at the funeral home, processing to St. Mary of Gostyn Church 445 Prairie Ave., Downers Grove for a 11:30 Funeral Mass. Interment private. Info 630-852-8000 or westsuburbanfh.com.

VISITATION: January 9, 2026
Day: Monday
Time: 4-8 P.M.
Location: Cappetta’s West Suburban Funeral Home 4920 Main St., Downwers Grove

FUNERAL MASS: January 10, 2026
Day: Tuesday
Time: 11:30 A.M.
Location: St. Mary of Gostyn Church  445 Prairie Downers Grove

INTERMENT: Private