Elaine Rachel Lutz was born to Philip Henry Lutz, Jr., and Sophia Henrietta (Maler) Lutz on Sept. 25, 1937, at the family farm near Fairmont. She passed away Oct. 21, 2024, at the Hearthstone in York at the age of 87 years and 26 days. She was the youngest of seven children in the family.
Elaine grew up on the family farm. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church in Cordova, and she remained a life-long member. She attended school in McCool Junction, and graduated with the class of 1955. Elaine cared for parents in their later years. She also worked at the Fairview Manor in Fairmont. She later took employment as a bookkeeper for the co-op in McCool Junction, remaining there until her retirement.
Though she never had a family of her own, Elaine made an impact as a foster parent, fostering four girls for more than 10 years. This was a very rewarding experience for Elaine. Elaine enjoyed tending to her flowers and gardening. She transitioned to the Hearthstone in May of 2020 and remained there until her death.
Elaine was preceded in death by her parents, Philip and Sophia Lutz; siblings, Anna Lutz, Velma Selvig and husband Bob, Ruth Lutz, Vera Blum and husband Harold, Bernard Lutz and wife Velma, and Gerald Lutz.
She is survived by her sister-in-law, Dora Jane Lutz of Henderson, and numerous nieces and nephews.
The funeral service was Oct. 24 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Cordova with burial at the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in McCool Junction.
