Norman Dale Lutes, age 76, of Coal City, IL passed away on Thursday morning, January 16, 2025 at his home.

He was born on July 18, 1948 in Newport, AR to Clyde Lutes and Elsie (McSpadden) Latham. Norman served his country honorably in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era. He married Belinda J. Moore on May 4, 1981 in Pontiac, IL. Together, they raised their daughters.  Norman retired in 2012 after 34 years at Akzo Nobel as a Lead Maintenance Mechanic. He loved helping his family, neighbors and friends.

He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Belinda Lutes; his daughters, Bryn (Rene` A. Garza) Lutes and Afton (Andy Vota) Lutes; his grandchildren, Westin Serena, Wyleigh Serena, Monique Waddell, Kenneth R. Smith and Kenneth E. Bannon III; his great-grandchildren, Cadence Kent, Kash Smith, Kye Smith, Joseph Bannon and Rhonda Bannon; his sister, Becky (Dean) Haldorson and many nieces, nephews, brothers and sisters-in-law.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Rhonda Swanson; his brother, Douglas Lutes and his brother, Troy Lutes (in infancy).

Cremation rites have been accorded.

Memorial Visitation will be from 2:00 pm until the time of the memorial service at 5:00 pm on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at Ferrari Funeral Service, 1044 Ferrari Drive, Coal City, IL 60416.

Inurnment will be private at Braceville Gardner Cemetery.

Family and friends are encouraged to sign the online guestbook at www.ferrarifuneral.com

Ferrari Funeral Services of Coal City are entrusted with arrangements.