Pauline (Buss) Lutz, passed away on Wednesday March 13, 2024 at the age of 99.  She was born on May 7, 1924 in Lena, the daughter of Allen and Edna (Woodley) Buss.  On July 8, 1943 she was united in marriage with Melvin Lutz.  After farming for many years near Winslow, they retired to Lena in 1982.  Melvin passed away in 1994 and she filled that void by joining several organizations.  She was an active member of Lena Women's Club, Home Extension, Sorority, card clubs and the Lena United Methodist Church.  In addition, she was an avid basketball fan of the Le-Win Panthers and the Chicago Bulls.  As a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother she always enjoyed the many family activities.

Surviving are her son Craig Lutz of Chicago, and daughter Connie (Bill) Nelsen of Elgin; three grandchildren: Chad (Adrienne) Nelsen of Iowa, Krisha (Matthew) Yob, and Kendra (Eric) Smentowski both of Mt Prospect; seven great-grandchildren: Blake and Mason Nelsen, Jacob, Ella, and Taylor Yob, Calla and Sage Smentowski, and sister-in-law Diane Buss.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and brother Duane Buss.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at the Lena United Methodist Church.

A visitation will be from 12:00 PM until time of services on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at the church.

Burial will be at Lena Burial Park.

Pastor Melwyn Alagodi will officiate the services.

A memorial has been established in her memory.