We are sad to announce that on October 24, 2023, Betty Jane Lutjens of Chester, New York, born in Keewatin, Minnesota passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Betty Jane Lutjens to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Leo James Yost and Mary Ellen Frank Yost; her husband John Lutjens; her son John S. Sutherland (Bonnee); her granddaughter Jessee Sutherland; and her sisters, Lela Dombrowski, Leota Gentile and Rosemary Horne.

She is survived by : her children, Jerry Sutherland (Colleen) and Jean Barrett (Okey); her daughter-in-law Canh Sutherland; and her grandchildren, Phuong, Dave, Tim, Scott and Jackie. She is also survived by ten great-grandchildren; along with several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The First Presbyterian Church, 94-96 Main Street, Chester, NY 10918 or to the Chester Community Food Pantry, 94-96 Main Street, Chester, NY 10918.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
T.S. Purta Funeral Home