Nancy A Mutter

Nancy Ann Mutter of Munster, IN, formerly of Crete, IL passed away peacefully at her home at Hartsfield Village on August 7, 2025.

Nancy was born on November 8, 1935 in Chicago, the only child of Ernest (Paul) and Frances Frankson.  She graduated from Hyde Park High School, and earned a B.S. Degree in Journalism from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana in 1957.  During college, she was a member of the Phi Mu Sorority.  Following graduation, she worked for TIME Magazine in Chicago.

Nancy married Charles W. Mutter in 1957, at the Woodlawn Methodist Church, in Chicago.  They celebrated their 50^th wedding anniversary with family and friends, in February of 2007.

Nancy was a long-time member of the Crete United Methodist Church.  She and Charles became members of the church in 1967.  During the early years, Nancy was the Editor of the church newsletter, and she created banners for the sanctuary.  Nancy was an avid vegetable and flower gardener who cherished her 6-acre property in rural Crete for almost 50 years, prior to moving to Hartsfield Village in 2012.  While in Independent Living at Hartsfield Village, Nancy served as Secretary to the Resident’s Council, and was known for creating weekly trivia puzzles for the residents.  She was a dedicated letter writer who kept in touch with life-long friends from high school, college, and church, as well as several cousins.

Nancy is survived by her daughter Janet (Suzanne Bear) and her son Jon Mutter; three grandsons: Jeremy Williams (fiancé Lauren Carroll), Joshua (Jenny) Mutter, and Jared Mutter (girlfriend Alex Miller).  She was a proud great-grandmother to Declan and Jackson Williams.  She is also survived by dear family member and friend Lisa Mutter.  Nancy was preceded in death by her husband Charles in 2007, and her daughter Joanne in 2017.

A heartfelt thank you for the excellent care given to Nancy by the staff at Hartsfield Village through the years.  Special thanks to Roxana, her Companion/Caregiver from Right at Home, for the loving care and friendship she provided for Nancy.  Thank you to the staff from Traditions Hospice for the extra care and support they provided for Nancy during the past year.

Visitation Thursday, August 14^th from 1:00P.M. until time of service at 3:30 P.M. at Crete Funeral Home, 1182 Main Street, Crete, Illinois .  Private Burial at Adams Cemetery, Crete, Illinois.   Info: (708) 672-7600.   In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Crete United Methodist Church or the Crete Lions Club would be appreciated.