Obituary of Maryette A Lutz

Maryette A. (Kitzman) Lutz, 97, of Fort Atkinson passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at Alden Estates of Jefferson.

Maryette was born to Albert and Elsie (Loga) Kitzman on November 22, 1925.  She graduated from Fort Atkinson High School in 1943.  On March 22, 1946 Maryette married Joel D. Lutz at St. Paul’s Lutheran Parsonage in Fort Atkinson.  She retired from Norland Corp.

Maryette was a member of Hebron Community Church, the Bark River Woods Historical Society, and the Ladies Auxiliary to the VFW post 1879.

She enjoyed bowling, making ceramics, furniture refinishing, puzzles and the activities and friends at the Fort Atkinson Senior Center.

Maryette is survived by her daughters, Nancy DeLany of Bella Vista, Ark., Connie (Michael) Polzin of Fort Atkinson; grandchildren, Jodi (Brett) Wolfram, Michael DeLany, Joel (Sarah) Polzin, Luke (Fiancé, Jessica Fritz) Polzin; great-grandchildren, Taylor, Kiara, Brady Wolfram, Lilly and Lincoln Polzin; nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joel Polzin; daughter, Patricia; parents, Albert and Elsie Kitzman; sisters, Evelyn Krueger, Margaret Hoffman, Jeanette Kitzman; son-in-law, John Delany; nieces and nephews.

The family would like to give special thanks to the staff at Alden Estate and Rainbow Hospice for their exceptional care for Maryette.  Also special thanks from the family to Pastor Karen Klatt and Pam Mack, her dear friend, for all their visits.

Donations can be made in Maryette’s name to Hebron Community Church or the Bark River Woods Historical Society if friends wish.

A memorial service will take place at the Nitardy Funeral Home on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at 11AM.  Visitation will take place from 10AM until the time of service.  Inurnment will follow services at Hebron Cemetery with VFX Auxiliary honors at the graveside service.