Jean Louise Hyttinen

Jean Louise Hyttinen, 92, of Lake Twp died Sunday evening, April 14, 2019 in the comfort of her home.

Jean was born January 18, 1927 in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late Elmer and Irene (Hoffman) Hill. She grew up mainly in Southern California, Tennessee and Colorado.  After high school she attended Barnes Business School in Denver and then worked for Capitol Life Insurance Company. She married Archie Hyttinen on June 5, 1949 in Denver, Colorado; he preceded her in death March 1, 2014.

They moved to Michigan in 1954, settling in the Detroit area. She assisted with the family business by keeping the books. Upon retiring in 1989 they moved to their home in Lake Twp where she was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. She enjoyed nature, herbology, traveling, collecting shells, watching old movies and especially attending musical gigs that her husband played in. Jean loved her children without limit.

Jean is survived by her children: Douglas of Florida, Patricia of New Mexico, Lawrence of Florida and Katherine of Caseville; and brothers Raymond Hill of Virginia and Robert (Carol) Hill of Texas. She was preceded in death by her son Arthur, and siblings: Al Hill, Irene Roberts, Florence Hill and Tom Hill.

Funeral services will be 2PM Thursday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Elkton with Rev. Rodney Schwab officiating.  Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery.  Visitation will be an hour before the service.