Lulu Mae Witt

Lulu Mae Witt, age 100, of Brighton, formerly of Northville, passed away March 12, 2017.  She was born January 30, 1917 in Salem, Michigan; daughter James Burr and Margaret Gladys (nee Whitmire) Lyke. She graduated from Northville High School; Class of 1936. Lu was united in marriage to Norman Witt on June 27, 1937; they spent 60 loving years devoted to each other until his death on November 28, 1997. Lu witnessed many changes in her 100 years; she attended a one room school house in the Northville area, used ration stamps, and supported her family members in the military. When she was in grade school she won a dictionary; this prize developed into a love of words. Lu worked as a cook at The Old Mill Restaurant and Bel-Nor Restaurant, both located in Northville. In her younger years she was an active member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Northville. Lu enjoyed traveling, bowling, playing bingo and cards. She also liked solving crossword puzzles. Lu was a great cook and an amazing baker; she was famous for her pies. She loved being with her family; she always hosted Christmas and coordinated family reunions for both the Witt’s and the Lyke’s. Lu is survived by her children, Margaret (Milton) Heidt, Edie (Al) Rasegan, and Fred (Kathy) Witt; her brother Richard Lyke; 6 grandchildren; and 9 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, 6 brothers and sisters, and her grandson Keith Segrest. Visitation will be held, Wednesday, March 15 from 11am until 1pm with a funeral service beginning at 1pm at Casterline Funeral Home, 122 West Dunlap, Northville. Contributions would be appreciated to Residential Hospice, 5440 Corporate Drive, Suite 400, Troy, Michigan 48098.