Orpha Iutzi Obituary
We bid farewell to Orpha Iutzi of Normal, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on June 2, 2025 at the age of 105. Orpha touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Christian Pierce and Mable Murphy Nafziger; her husband Paul Iutzi; her brothers, Norlan and Kenneth Nafziger; and her grandson-in-law Brian Saving.
She is survived by: her children, Robert Iutzi (Bonnie) of Stanford, IL, Martha Hughes (Thomas) of Mt. Morris, IL and Emily Taggart (Harold) of Skokie, IL.; her grandchildren, Paul Iutzi of Normal, IL, Cynthia Saving of Palos Heights, IL, Dr. Rebecca Iutzi of Seattle, WA and Col. James R. Hughes (Rachel); her great grandchildren, Molly, Flora and Leonard Hughes of Colorado Springs, CO.; and her sister Eda Willis of Tulsa, OK..
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, July 19th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Funks Grove Cemetery. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 19th 2025 from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM at the First Christian Church (401 W Jefferson St, Bloomington, IL 61701).
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church, Bloomington, IL, or the OSF Hospice Program.
