Sylvia R. Kutz nee Hassberg, age 85, of Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2014. Beloved wife of Maynard Kutz. Loving mother of Cynthia (Raymond) Vinicky, Susanne (Delfino) Rivera and Kevin (Allison) Haseman. Cherished grandmother of Ryan (Sarah) Haseman, Ashley (Chase) Haseman-Lively, Denise Most, Sasha(Eric Roop) Holl, Zachery Rivera, Brad (Shawna) Rivera and Jerilynn Kalwasinski. Great grandmother of eight. Dear sister of Dick (Sandy) Hassberg and Ethelee (Harry) VanDuersen. Dear aunt to many nieces and nephews. Memorial Service to be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Smits Funeral Homes-Steger Memorial Chapel 3045 Chicago Road Steger, IL 60475. Further information 708-755-6100 or visit our online guestbook and obituary at www.smitsfh.com