Charlotte Lytikainen Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Charlotte Lytikainen (Farmington Hills, Michigan), who passed away on March 16, 2021, at the age of 96, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Eric Eklund and Hilda Eklund; her brothers, Paul, Harry and Allen Eklund (Skip); her husbands, Marvin Strauss and Paul Lytikainen; and her son Mark Strauss.
She is survived by: her children, Timothy Strauss (Debbie) of Troy, Todd Strauss (Laurie) of Central Lake, Curtis Strauss of Lithuania, Janet Kruska (Paul) of Sheperd, Paul Lytikainen (Cheri) of Grand Rapids and Rob Lytikainen (Jeannie) of Colorado; her grandchildren, Erin Loucks (Fred), Curtis Strauss, Evan Strauss (Ryan McBride), Meghan Valantas (Justin), Rachel Hatt (Travis), Andrea Strauss (Evan Hadd), Christopher Lytikainen, Matt Lytikainen (Nyssa), Mallory Lemley (Keith), Jeff Kruska (Carrie) and Phil Kruska; and her great grandchildren, Harper, Griffin, Finn Loucks, Derrick, Vinny Valantas, Naomi, Eliora Lytikainen and Sophie Hatt.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be made to: The Christian Children's Fund or Emmanuel Lutheran Church 34567 Seven Mile Rd., Livonia, Michigan 48152; or the Finnish Center, 35200 W. 8 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, MI 48335.
