Beatrice Lutz

Mrs. Beatrice Rose Lutz, age 88 of Louisville, passed away on Monday, September 6, 2010 at her residence. The daughter of the late George and Grace Matelse, Beatrice was born in Chicago, Illinois. She was a member of the Newcomer's Club, volunteered for the Red Cross and performed theatre work through Mummers and Minstrels in Anchorage, Kentucky. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Russel Lutz, and her Granddaughter, Katie Willoughby.

Surviving Beatrice are her daughters, Connie Willoughby (Ron), Joyce Major and Jan Hobbs (Dan); also a brother, George Matelse, Jr. Also surviving are 5 Grandchildren and 3 Great-great Grandchildren.

Services will be private. Newcomer Funeral Home, 235 Juneau Drive is entrusted with arrangements. Memorials may be made to the California Area Family Development Center, 1705 S. 13th Street, Louisville, Ky. 40210.