Barb Kutz

Barb Kutz, 76, of Lebanon, Indiana passed away Friday, June 20th, 2025, in her home.  Barb was born to Victor (Buck) Kriedeman Jr. and Verna (Kowalke) Kriedeman on March 4th, 1949; both preceded her in death.

On August 29th, 1970, Barb was united in marriage to James (Jim) Kutz in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin.  They shared 49 years together before his passing on July 9, 2021.

Barb was a 1967 graduate of Fort Atkinson High School and moved to Indiana with Jim in 1974.  Barb enjoyed antiquing and doing puzzles with her sons and spending time with family. Barb was an avid bird lover, specifically enjoying the appearances of cardinals in her yard.  She retired in August of 2020 from Lowe’s in Zionsville, Indiana.

Barb is survived by sons Sean (Laura) Kutz of Pahrump, Nevada, and Corey Kutz of Lebanon, Indiana; grandchildren Alexandria (Diego) Garibay of Tampa Bay, Florida, Nicholas (Evie) Kutz of Indianapolis, Jackson, Georgia, and Sawyer Kutz of Pickens, South Carolina; step-grandchildren Dylan (Rosalinda) Bimrose of Pahrump, Nevada and Tyler (Mary) Bimrose of Bloomington, Illinois; great-grandchildren Everly, Enzo, Echo, and Eros Garibay, Cassian Kutz, Alicia, Lili and Sofia Bimrose, Liam, Micah and Remi Bimrose; brother-in-law Ken Rohlinger of Las Vegas, Nevada; sister-in-law Karen Kutz of Rhinelander, Wisconsin and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.  She was preceded in death by sister Diane Rohlinger, brother Roger Kriedeman, and brother-in-law Thomas Kutz.

A private family service will be held to honor Barb’s life.  Memorial contributions can be made in her honor to The Heart of Lebanon 101 W. Main St Lebanon, IN 46052.

Final care of Barb has been entrusted to the Strawmyer & Drury Mortuary, 2400 N. Lebanon Street, Lebanon. You are invited to visit the website where you may sign her online register and leave a personal message at www.strawmyerdrury.com.