Iva Marion Hoffman Hutt

Iva Marion Hoffman Hutt died May 14, 2011 in Battle Creek, Michigan. Born on June 19, 1924 in Oneida New York, she was the youngest child of Orin and Maude Hoffman. Iva graduated in 1941 from Oneida High School. During World War II, Iva was a member of the Office of Civil Defense. Shortly after graduation, Iva began her long career working at Smith Lee company. She remained at Smith Lee until 1969. In 1969 she met and married Lindsay E. Hutt and moved to Hastings, Michigan where they made their home. People will remember Iva as she worked for many years at the Sears catalog store in Hastings. Iva enjoyed visiting with friends and one could always find her reading, playing Yahtzee or doing crossword puzzles. Iva was predeceased by her siblings, Ward Hoffman, Raymond Hoffman, Ella Hoffman, Lucy Berow, Clark Hoffman, Alice Thurston, Avis Hall, Etta Egelston, and Frances Harp. Her husband, Lindsay passed away in 2004. Iva leaves behind many nieces and nephews, her two step daughters, Sarah L. Hutt, Louise Hutt Capizzo, and three step-grandchildren, Nicholas and Raymond Capizzo, and MarthaRose Cianchette. A graveside service will be held Thursday, May 19, 2011, 10:00 am at Hastings Township Cementery. Pastor Dan Currie will be officiating the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State St., Hastings, MI 49058. Arrangements are by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Please visit our website to leave a message or memory to the family. www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.