Phyllis J. Lute

August 6, 1925 - December 11, 2018

WALKERTON-Phyllis Jean Lute, 93, passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at Hospice House, South Bend, IN. Phyllis was born August 6, 1925 in South Bend, IN to Clifford and Emma (Kelly) Wood and lived in the area all of her life. On June 22, 1944 in North Liberty, IN, she was married to Robert E. Lute, who preceded her in death in 1995. She was also preceded in death by her parents; two sisters; two brothers and daughter-in-law, Diana Lute. Survivors include two daughters, Diane (John) South and Marilyn (Len) Groszek; three sons, Douglas Lute, Terry (Jan) Lute and James (Monica) Lute; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and special friends, Shirley, Carol Ann, Diana Doll, Roxann and Smitty. Phyllis retired from the U.S. Postal Service in North Liberty. She was a member of the Church of Christ in North Liberty, a longtime member of the North Liberty OES and the Walkerton Professional Business Women's Club. Funeral services will be Monday, December 17, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. EST at Rannells Funeral Home, Koontz Lake Chapel. Burial will follow at the Eastlawn Cemetery, North Liberty. Visitation will be Sunday at the funeral home from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. EST and Monday one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be given to the Hospice Foundation, 501 Comfort Place, Mishawaka, IN 46545-5234.