Marlene Ruth (Cutler) Budd died New Year's Eve at her home surrounded by her loving family.

      She was born March 7, 1938, in Circle, to Albert H. Sr. and Ida (Burrow) Cutler.   Marlene grew up in Butte and attended Butte High School.

      She had devoted her life into the caregiving of others and will truly be missed in the hearts of people who she touched in the community.

      Marlene is survived and will be greatly missed by her son and daughter-in-law Ken and Mary Budd;   daughter and son-in-law Sandy and Ed Shea;   sons and daughters-in-laws Fred and Cheryl Budd, Mike and Janice Budd;   eight grandchildren;   one great-grandchild;   sisters Letishe Baltezar and Dee Ouelette;   brothers and sisters-in-law Jack and Charlotte Cutler and Marvin and Pat Cutler;   and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

      In accordance with her wishes cremation has taken place.   Friends and relatives are asked to join the family after 1 p.m. Saturday in the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church.   Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m.

      Private interment of ashes will be conducted at a later date.

      Memorials :   American Cancer Society or to Highlands Hospice.