Obituary of Susie Jane Lutzen

Susie J. Lutzen, 84, of Niles, passed away at her home on Friday, July 17, 2020. Susie was born on January 12, 1936, to the late Benjamin and Eva (Ballard) Brittin. After school Susie went on to work for Simplicity as a machine operator, was later married and had three children, and retired after 32 years. Susie was an avid bowler, enjoyed crocheting, traveling, listening to Elvis, and most of all Susie loved her family. Susie suffered two immeasurable losses when, in 1979, she lost her son Mike, and in 2014 she lost her second son Tom; She made up for those losses in her heart by spending as much time with her daughter and grandchildren as she could. Susie was a social butterfly and enjoyed being with people in general. She also appreciated the time she was able to spend at her condo in Florida where she could watch the ocean, relax, and socialize. She was preceded in death by her parents; sons, Michael and Thomas Lutzen; grandson, Christopher Lutzen; and siblings, Donald Brittin, Mary Haase, Jack Brittin, and Clarence “Cotton” Brittin. Susie is survived by her daughter and best friend, Karen Sherwood of Niles; grandchildren, Scott (Spring) Lutzen, Andy (Emily Hamilton) Sherwood, Melanie Demaegd, Jason Lutzen, and Angie (Josh) Eaton; great-grandchildren, Megan, Serra, Max, Avery, Leah, Lydia, Caden, and Ashley; and many extended family members and friends that she considered her family. A time of visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at Brown Funeral Home from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. with funeral services to celebrate Susie’s life beginning at 11:00 a.m.