Violet Loreane Mutz

Violet’s faith in Jesus was something that she carried near and dear to her heart.

Regardless of her many hardships and difficult paths, she always found her way back with the help of the Lord. Violet loved to write poetry about her faith, her family, and important life events which she endured.

In late adulthood, Violet cared for the elderly; a job she loved dearly. Although, her first love was being a mother and grandmother. Her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren brought her so much joy.

She loved all her family and friends deeply and welcomed people from all walks of life into her heart with open arms. She gave shelter to family friends that had no where else to go.

Violet spent her last days surrounded by her loved ones showering her with love, prayers, and goodbyes. She leaves a beautiful legacy of her poems, stories, and memories with her family, friends, and others that she has touched in her lifetime. Violet was born and raised in the small town of Mason, MI and attended Mason High School where she graduated in 1953. She later moved to Lansing MI, where she married and raised her children. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Dorothy Loudenslager and former husband of 19 years, Maynard Mutz.

Violet is one of five children: brother Martin Loudenslager (Eva), Sisters Carol Matteson, Nancy Burkett, Kay Kuipers (Don).

Violet is survived by her siblings and her five children and their spouses: Dennis (Judith) Mutz, Gayle Mutz, Debra Robinson, Susan Mutz, and Lisa Underhill.

Alongside her children, she had devoted admiration for her grandchildren, great-grandchildren great-great-grandchildren and spouses. Grandchildren: Bobby Mutz (Stephanie), Violet Akers (John), Martin Mutz (Crystal), Rebecca (Dan), Crystal Smith (Michael) and Brianna Sutton (Brandon), Shaun Johnson (Rita), Shaina Johnson, Faith Johnson, Adam Baser (Callie), Erin Cooper (Joseph), Jacob Dietz, Kellin Gillentine.Great-grandchildren: Jesse Bolden, Hope Mutz, Summer Beauchamp, Danielle Allen, James Mutz, Cameron Mutz, Robert Migneron, Joseph Migneron, Alissa Tackett, Dylan Tackett, Jonathan Wootan, Mikey Smith, Eva Rose Smith, ShaunJohnson Jr, Sierra Johnson, Trinity Johnson, Hallie Baser, Olivia Baser, Paige Sutton, Kaiya Sutton, Lyliana Sutton, Brynn Cooper.

Great-great-grandchildren: Nathaniel Migneron, Jordon Migneron, Hudson Migneron, Lochlynn Jangmi.

As we grieve the loss of Violet’s beautiful soul, we welcome you to join our family for the viewing and funeral service to honor her. The visitation will be on Saturday, November 19, 2022, from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM, followed by the funeral service at 2:00 PM. The event will take place at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Home, 900 E. Michigan Avenue, Lansing, MI 48912. Reception time and place to be announced.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Violet’s memory to the Women’s Center of Greater Lansing charity. www.womenscenterofgreaterlansing.org

Walk Beside me Lord

Please walk beside me Lord,

Lest I stumble and fall.

Hold my trembling hand,

Answer my call.

Give me strength for today,

Tomorrow and always.

Give me faith to go on,

As day follows day.

If I stray from your side,

Like a little lost lamb,

Let me feel your presence,

By the touch of Your hand.

VLM

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.grlansing.com for the Mutz family.