Michael Lutz Obituary

A really lovely man. He is looking down on everyone from heaven.

Sending you much Love all around you and your family at this time. It was long time ago at Amundsen High to remember such a sweet soul.
Bonnie Barlevi ~ Minkin

TO KARYN, JONATHON, AMY AND THE FAMILY OF MICHAEL LUTZ, MICHAEL WAS A TRULLY WONDERFUL MAN.I WORKED AT NATIONWIDE FOR 24 YEARS AND HE ALWAYS HAD THE GREATEST SMILE AND THE WARMEST HEART. I WISH YOU ALL MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO ALL OF YOU. GOD BLESS YOU. SHARON MIKRUT

Dear Karyn and family, I am truly saddened to learn today of Mr. Lutz passing, He was a wonderful man and will be missed and remembered, he had a heart of gold and always had kind words to all who cross his path in he life. I pray that all that have know him knows that he has that smile and a great table at the crossroads of life, he 's not gone, he just had an early meeting to great us all again . and til we meet again Smile....... Karen W. Omodia Chino hills ca NWW

Dear Karyn and family,
I am so saddened to learn of Mike's passing. I am on the Amundsen 50th reunion committee, and our last meeting was at your home, with Mike. He was a wonderful man, even back during our high school days. My sincere sympathy to you and your family. Mike was a great guy, and I know that he had a wonderful life.
Blessings and prayers for you,
Carol Anderson Peterson, Amundsen class of January, 1960

My Dear Karyn,

I was so saddened today during Torah study at Am Shalom. When saying Kaddish, Michael's name was spoken. I turned to Harold, who nodded his head at me, and I burst into tears. I do not think you will ever be able to appreciate the sense of comfort and family I have taken when I was able to embrace the two of you at all of the simchas daddy and I were able to share with you over the years through JCYS. Please know those times were a vehicle by which I could measure the best of times that meant family for me and Eddie. What the agency did for him as a child truly grounded the best of his childhood. Having you and Michael at his side all of these years,as dear friends only reinforced all of the goodness your family has done for so many other needy children. As you have offered light and love through your generosity to thousands of children who have passed through the doors of the Lutz Center, and all of the programs you have made possible, I know there are no words to take away the pain your family feels today. But please know that he has left a legacy of memories for all of us, from the warmth in his smiling eyes, to the love and devotion for his family; I was so proud to see all of you together at the event honoring your family in '08, and especially proud to be part of your special night. I will miss his attentive questions, his warm hugs, and again, that never ending smile.

With all my love, and deepest sympathy to your entire family,

Gail Glickman

Please accept our deepest sympathy for your great loss. We have been friends and business associates with the Lutz family for over 35 years. Michael will always be remembered for his bright smile, generous heart and brilliant business acumen. He will be missed by all. God bless. Ettleson Group

Dear karen~

Just wanting you to know I am thinking of you... and am so very sorry for your familie's loss.
sending xoxoxo

pat nisenholz

We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Mike. My dad loved him so much. He was a wonderful person and touched so many people in his life. He will be missed. Jodi (Desser), Chris, Bennett, David & Allsion Crane

I've enjoyed many conversations with Michael and considered him a friend. My deepest sympathies go out to the Lutz family at this time.

We are so sad and sorry to learn of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Mr. and Mrs. Mike Brinker

Karyn,

My sincere condolences to you and your family at this very sad time. Although we only spent limited time together, and that was during and shortly after our trip to Lithuania, we really got to know and love Mike and you.

He was a tremendous guy. May his memory be for a blessing and may his soul have an Aliya in Heaven.

Sincerely,

Michael and Stephanie Levy

Dear Karyn,
We're so sorry to learn of Michael's passing. He was courageous in his struggle and always had a warm and wonderful smile. May you and your family be consoled by your wonderful and dear memories.
Marilynn & Chuck Rivkin

We are so deeply sorry of your loss,may god sit on your shoulder and guide you during these difficult days. jill newman deich

Please accept my family's condolences on the passing of a great leader and a very kind, engaging and energetic man. He will be missed greatly.
Sharon Mancero and family

I am sorry to hear of the passing of Michael. I'm glad I got the opportunity to see & talk to him at the last Jamieson reunion.

My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mike Lutz. I am fortunate to know Mike in high school. He is our class president and is a great example of excellent leadership and friendship. I have many good memories of Mike and his ability to be both smart and kind at the same time with all his classmates.
He will be greatly missed at our reunion in 2010.

So saddened to hear of the loss of Michael. My condolences to the entire Lutz family.

Karyn,
Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

Jonathan, Jen, Bari. Jacob and Julia,
Stu joins me in extending to you our most sincere condolences on the passing of your dad, father-in-law and grandfather.
I have to share what puts a smile on my face is when your parents came to SB on a Sunday morning and came to TBE.
I took them back to the religious school wing. Julia was out with her class on the little playground. I opened the door and she saw her grandpa and her eyes opened wide and she had the widest grin on her face....with that little smirk... Ran over to him and what a hug!!!!
When we lose a loved one..we have to be thankful for good memories.
Feel our hugs,
Anita and Stu

I could not have asked for a more wonderful, kind and compassionate person to work for. He truly was a treasure and will be greatly missed by the Nationwide family. My condolences go out to the entire Lutz family.

Dear Karen and Family,
Reading all the wonderful letter proves what a special person Michael was. Please accept our sincere sympathy to all of you. Elyce and Mark Metzner

My heartfelt sympathies go out to the whole family during this difficult time. Keep your wonderful thoughts close to your hearts. Elisa Zusman (Deerfield, IL)

My sincere condolences to the entire Lutz family. I worked for Michael for many years and will always remember his caring and kindness.

My thoughts are with you during this time of your great loss. I know the pain you are all feeling and hope that your wonderful memories of Michael will sustain you.

Janice Brandzel
(the late Jay)

My condolence to the Lutz Family.
I work with Founders Insurance Co. and Mr.Michael Lutz was the most gracious and wonderful person to everyone in the company. He will be greatly missed.

Dear Lutz Family,
I am truly sorry for your loss.Michael
was the consummate gentleman.He was kind,caring and thoughtful.Whenever you
were in his company it made you happy to know him and spend that time together.These are the traits of a great person!

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

My deepest condolences to you and your family. May the loving memories bring smiles and laughter through the coming weeks.

Arlene Jacobs Kronowitz class of 60

I am so sorry to hear of Michael's death. First Marshall, at such a young age, and now Michael. It is too soon to lose such a loving, generous, man.
I will always remember the Lutz Family, one of the great Automobile Families.
Marilyn Rosengarden Frederick

Our family was blessed when Michael entered our lives almost 30 years ago. My father, Marvin Pritikin, felt the greatest love, respect and admiration for him. Michael was like a son to him. He will be lovingly remembered by the Pritikin, Selesnick and Marczak families. Harlan and I send our love and condolences to the entire Lutz family.

dear karyn and family,
please aceept my condolences on your loss. he will be greatly missed by all of you but i know your wonderful memories will be with you forever. fondly, debbie slotnick

Our deepest condolences to the Dolnick and Lutz families. May the memories in your hearts sustain you through the coming days.

Alexa Markoff Zerivitz and Marc Zerivitz

Michael's legacy will live on through the thousands of children and families touched by his commitment to community. We were honored to know him and grateful for the opportunity to personally experience his humility, warmth and understated greatness. We wish your family the gift of time to mourn his passing and long lasting memories of a wonderful man.

We were shocked and so sorry to hear of your loss. You were a heartwarming couple to see, so interesting and contented and such a glamorous couple in retirement. Drs. Ramsey and Henry Pevsner

My deepest sympathy to Mike's family. Whenever I think of the Amundsen years, I always remember sweet, smart, and handsome Mike with a smile.

We are struggling to find the words to express how sad we are to know of the death of Michael- he was a wonderful, generous, loving father to our Jonathan & Jen and Amy & Ira and an amazing grandfather to Bari, Jacob, Julia, Lindsay & Zachary. Karyn- every time we were with you and Michael we could see the amazing love that was between the two of you- He will be missed and remembered by the entire Grant Family and you are all in our thoughts and prayers. May his memory be for a blessing.

We are so very sorry for your loss - our hearts and prayers are with you all. Michael was an exceptional man and it has been a privilege to know and enjoy him over the last many years. Our memories will always be extra special because of the wonderful way he treated our mom and dad throughout their friendship. We will be thinking of you. Sincerely, Sue, Larry, Dan, Ilana & Stacy

Please accept our deepest sympathy to the Lutz Family.

I will always remember all the fun we had with Michael at our Annual Golf Tournaments for 12 years around the U.S.A., everywhere from the West Coast to the Bahamas. Fortunately, I met my wife at one of these Golf trips.

Michael was one of the kindest and most caring persons I ever knew. Michael cared so much for Karen that on one of our golf trips to Miami, FL he carried food back on the airplane from that restaurant to Deerfield, IL. Michael wanted to share the experience with her.

Michael will be missed by many.

Sending you my deepest sympathy. I will always remember what a happy person Michael was. His big smile and "serious" sense of humor. He was always teasing me about something. He still had that wonderful smile at our last reunion. I will miss his smile at our next reunion.Love to your whole family. He was treuly a kind happy person and I will miss him.
Gerry Selander Haller Class of 60

Please accept our deepest condolences on your loss. May you always treasure your fond memories of your beloved father, grandfather and husband.

Stacey, Brian and Talia Bromberg

please accept our deepest condolences. He was such a sweet and generous man.

My deepest sympathies. I went to school with Mike, and even though I have not seen him in many years, I have fond memories of those wonderful kid years. We have lost a wonderful person.

Please accept our condolences to your family. All of us at the Noble Network of Charter Schools will be forever grateful for his extraordinary commitment and support that will help to change the lives of thousands of Chicago school students.

My deepest sympathy to Michael's family. I will always see Michael's wonderful smile. He was a great guy.
He will be greatly missed.
Penny Flyer
Jamieson and Amundsen class of 60

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

To the Lutz family - Please accept my deepest sympathy.

Dear Karyn, Amy & Ira, Jonathan & Jenny

Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of you at this time. Michael was a kind and devoted family man, always with a smile. Sincerely, The Magel's,
Florrie, Mark, Carli, Jason & Ilana

July 13,2009
Please accept my deepest condolences.

Patricia Bierut, Amundsen Class of 1960

My heartfelt condolences to your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss.

Olivia Flyer Greco
Jamison & Amundsen

Dear Karyn and Family,

Our love, thoughts, and prayers are with you during this extremely difficult time.

Love, Sara and Gregg

Susan and I extend our condolences to the Lutz family.

Jay and Susan Fischman

We send our deepest sympathy to all of you on the loss of your dear husband, father and grandfather. Michael put up a courageous fight and will be lovingly remembered by those who knew him.

We are so saddened to hear of Michael's passing. He was a gentle man who was clearly loved and respected by all who came in contact with him.
My family was honored to have had Michael sign the Ketubah for Emily and Howard.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Linda and Allan Yusim

I remember Michael being the Handsomest, Smartest & funniest boy on the block..in Budlong Woods.
God Bless him & the whole family.
Love to All.
Bonnie Minkin /Barlevi

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I have heard so much about you and Michael from my sister Sara and my parents, Andy and Ellen. May your all of your wonderful memories of Michael help to heal your grieving heart.

Brian and I would like to extend our most sincere condolences to Jonathan and his family.

Over the years, I have heard Jonathan speak so highly of his father - May the light of his memory and mitzvot shine on, and may the pain of your loss heal with time.

With love,

To the Lutz family; My deepest sympathy goes out to your family and my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Chuck Schroeder (class of 60)

We met Michael through a business relationship, but grew to admire him as a dedicated believer in giving back to the community. A true gentleman who was devoted to his family and care greatly for the less fortunate among us. Our condolences to his loving family.

Michael's honor and generosity have been models that have helped guide my life. Nancy and I will miss him.

Our sympathies to Karen and the Lutz family.

Ileene and I offer our condolences to the entire Lutz family.

Jay and Ileene Paul

To the Lutz Family,
Allen, Sara & I all send our sympathies on your loss of Michael.He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He was a fine human being. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.
Ellie, Allen & Sara Farkas

Ted and I were sad to hear of the passing of Michael Lutz. Our heartfeld sympathy goes out to your entire family. Naomi and Ted Rubin

My sincere sympathy to the Lutz family in this time of sorrow. May God & Mike watch over you from above. Verne Ann Rosene Amundsen HS

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

such a warm-hearted, gentle, gentleman; taken too soon, but gave so much in so many ways in such a short time. michael will always be remembered; may he rest in peace. our deepest sympathy to karyn and the entire family.
jill and joel miller

Sara and I wish all of the Lutz family our sincere condolences.

Amy & Ira all our deepest sorrow & sympathy goes to out to all your family. Love, Jodi & David Finn

Fern and I extend our depest condolences and sympathy to the Lutz family

He lived a generous, caring life that enriched the lives of many. Michael was an exemplary husband, father, grandfather and community leader who endowed the Jewish community with his generosity. May his memory inspire others to emulate the ennobling aspects of his life in their own actions.