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Joyce B. Lutman of Ottawa Lake, MI and formerly of Lambertville, MI, passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2014, in Ebeid Hospice Residence.  Born November 11, 1933 in Toledo, OH, she was the daughter of Leo and Elsie (Ballard) Kruse. After graduating from Burnham High School in Sylvania, she married Donald L. Lutman on Sept. 4, 1954.  He preceded her in death on Aug. 1, 2011 after 56 years of marriage. Joyce enjoyed working in her yard, caring for many beautiful flowers and shrubs.

Joyce is survived by her loving children; Stephen (Sue) Lutman of Sylvania, OH,  Scott (Regina) Lutman of Shalimar, FL, Tammy (Todd) Alcorn of Ottawa Lake, MI and Holly (Chris) West of Lambertville, MI.  Daughter-in-law, Darlene Lutman. Grandchildren; Desiree, Matthew, Jackie, Cheri, Nicholas, Kaitlyn, Kevin, Kasey, and Cameron.  Great granddaughter, Kiley. Special cousin, Betty Mestelle of Sturgis, MI, brother-in-law, Chuck Wilkins of Toledo, OH, sister-in-law, Marietta Kruse of Toledo, OH, lifelong friend, Mary Jane Puthoff of Blaine, WA, her beloved four legged pal, Sisco and many nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her parents; son, Jeff Lutman and brother, Richard Kruse.

Visitation will be from 5-7 pm, Tuesday, September 16, 2014, at the Michael W. Pawlak Funeral Home, 1640 Smith Rd, (at Jackman) Temperance, MI, where a memorial service will follow at 7:00 pm.   A very very special thanks to Alexa Oehlers and Cindy Odom from Promedica Hospice for the amazing care given to Joyce. Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. www.pawlakfuneralhome.com