Lucille Pitkin Wyma, a resident of Carol Stream, IL, died Thursday, December 15, 2011 at the DuPage Convalescent Center in Wheaton, IL. She was born December 20, 1928 in Garner, IA.

Lucille was a missionary in Bolivia for over 50 years with New Tribes Mission. She was a teacher, secretary and bookkeeper. She was famous for her hospitality. She was a loved wife and mother.

She is survived by her husband, Richard; her sons, Steve (Mary), Dan (Pam), Rick (Brenda) and Jon (Kay); her daughters, Cheralyn (Mike) and Connie; 17 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

A memorial visitation will be held on Sunday, December 18, 2011 from 3:00 p.m. until the time of a memorial service to be held at 4:00 p.m. at Hultgren Funeral Home, 304 N. Main St., in Wheaton, IL. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be directed to New Tribes Mission, 1000 E. 1st St., Sanford, FL 32771.