Helen Lute

Helen Dorothy Wilhelmina (Persson) Lute, age 97, of Kendallville, passed June 24, 2025, at Sacred Heart Home in Avilla. Mrs. Lute was born in Chicago, Illinois on June 14, 1928, to Swedish immigrants, Carl Adolf Persson and Britta (Lindel) Persson. She graduated from Morgan Township High School near Valparaiso, Indiana. She married Eugene Wesley Lute on September 23, 1950, in Valparaiso. Eugene preceded her in death on December 11, 1988. Helen was a devoted farm wife, loving mother and caring homemaker. She loved spending time with her family, and she brought a smile to everyone's face with her quirky wit and funny personality. Survivors include: Son, Timothy and Dian Lute of Fort Wayne. Son, Benjamin Lute and Christine Uskert of Crown Point, Indiana. Daughter-in-law, Judy Lute of Valparaiso. Five grandchildren: Kyle Lute Black, Jennifer Lute (Walter) Costella, Brianne Lute (Joe) Gratz, Eric (Katy) Lute, and Aaron Lute. Eight great grandchildren: Lisa Lute, August Costella, Liam Costella, Olivia Gratz, Alice Gratz, Winter Lute, Chloe Lute, and Eli Lute. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Britta Persson; her husband, Eugene Lute; daughter, June Lute, who died May 26, 2001; and her sister, Birgit "Gale" Mayfield. Helen will be laid to rest next to her husband at a later date at Chapel Lawn Cemetery, Crown Point. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Helen (Persson) Lute, please visit our floral store.