Marian J. Butson, 78, of E5412 Jackson Rd., Ironwood Township, died Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011, in her home, surrounded by her family, following a courageous battle with cancer.      The former Marian J. Kurta was born April 1, 1932, in Ironwood, daughter of the late Michael and Justine (Kovales) Kurta, and attended Ironwood schools.      She married Kenneth H. Butson on April 19, 1954, in Ironwood. He preceded her in death on May 4, 1997.      Marian was employed at Munsingwear in Ashland, Wis., Simpson Electric Co. in Mercer, Wis., and Hansen Glove Factory in Ironwood. She enjoyed motorcycle riding with her husband, horseback riding, flower gardening and feeding the birds. A quiet person, Marian loved her home and family and her Shih Tzu's "Gidget" and "Gizmo".      Surviving are a daughter, Debbie Wittig, Ironwood Township; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; a sister, Jean (Marvin) Maki, Ironwood Township; two brothers, Michael (Delores) Kurta, Gile, Wis., and Louis (Theresa) Kurta, Ironwood Township; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews; and brother-and-sisters-in-law, George and Marilyn Butson, Ironwood Township, Alice Romano, Kansas City, Mo., and Betty Kurta, Erwin Township.      Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Sandra Lynn Butson; a brother, Bernard "Barney" Kurta; and a sister, Dorothy O'Leary.      At Marian's request, there will be no funeral services.      Cremation has taken place.      A private family gathering will be held at a later date.      To view Marian's obituary online and express condolences, visit mckevittpatrickfuneralhome.com.      Arrangements were with McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Ironwood.