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  • Visitation

    Saturday, January 6, 2024

    from 9:00 to 11:00 am

    Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Pierron, IL.

  • Service

    Mass of Christian Burial

    Saturday, January 6, 2024

    11:00 am

    Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Pierron, IL.

  • Full Obituary

    Barbara Jo Kutz, 70, of Pocahontas, IL, died Friday, December 29, 2023, at Greenville Nursing and Rehab, Greenville, IL.

    She was born November 22, 1953, to John and Geraldine (Nee Bevering) Kutz, Sr., in Salt Lake City, UT. On August 5, 1972, she married William Norbert “Bill” Knebel, Sr, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Pierron, IL.

    Barbara Jo was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. She enjoyed playing cards and Dominos with her siblings. She loved teaching/playing cards, board games, Chess, and Cribbage with her children when they were young. She loved her grandchildren; they were her world. She was an avid chocolate chip cookie baker. Barbara Jo enjoyed reading/listening to books.

    She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Geraldine Kutz, Sr.; ex-husband, William Norbert “Bill” Knebel, Sr.; grandson, Adam Thomas Hahn; great-grandson, Caide Alan Brown; brothers, John Kutz, Jr.; Danny Kutz; sister, Margaret Jakel; nephews, Jason Kutz, Kyle Kutz; sister-in-law, Toby Kutz; brother-in-law, Steve Thornton.

    Barbara Jo is survived by her children, Robin (Eric Hahn) Knebel, Pocahontas, IL, Michelle (Todd) Busch, Pocahontas, William N. “Billy” (Kristy) Knebel, Jr., Pocahontas, Nicholas J. “Nick” (Erica) Knebel, Pocahontas; grandchildren, Sasha (Justin) Eilers, Samantha (significant other, Cody Brown) Busch, Alexis (Justin) Miller, Grant Knebel, Cole Knebel, Brody Knebel, Allison Knebel, Paige Knebel; great-grandchildren, Amelia, Sebastian, Willow, Maverick, Lilly Jo, Lane; brothers and sisters, Melanie A. (Duane) Steiner, William J. (Sheila) Kutz, David C. Kutz, Mary S. Kutz, Ann Thornton, Joseph M. (Samantha) Kutz, Elizabeth D. Kutz, Linda K. (significant other, Gary Werner) Wiese; sister-in-law, Diane Kutz; brother-in-law, Bob Jakel; many nieces and nephews.

    Memorials may be made to Donor’s Choice.

    Visitation: Saturday, January 6, 2024, from 9:00 to 11:00 am at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Pierron, IL.

    Mass of Christian Burial: Saturday, January 6, 2024, at 11:00 am at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Pierron, IL.

    Clergy: Rev. Paul Bonk, Pastor.

    Interment: Calvary Cemetery, Pierron, IL.

    Meridith Funeral Home, Pocahontas, IL

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4 Condolences
 
  1. Bill Kutz / January 2, 2024 at 1:48 pm

    Barb will be missed by many. She touched a lot of lives in a positive way.
    I will always remember her beautiful smile and contagious laugh. She left behind many wonderful children and grandchildren and great grandchildren who have benefited from her excellent example of love and life.

  2. Judy Weiss / January 3, 2024 at 5:18 pm

    Barb and I go way back. Our kids stayed all night together, etc. We attended events together. Barb was special to me i helped care for Barb, she always knew who I was ..We had special secrets as well. Always had a good laugh with her. She has a great family .Hugs to them all

  3. Patty Hill / January 3, 2024 at 8:54 pm

    We will miss Barb she was such a beautiful and kind person. I miss talking with her she had a beautiful smile. Always willing to help when you needed help. I loved her laugh you couldn’t help but laugh with her . If you knew Barb you was blessed. thank you you God for blessing us with Barb. She was one of the sweetest people I knew.

  4. Wanda McCasland / January 5, 2024 at 7:14 am

    Kutz family, my sincere sympathy on the passing of Barb. I always enjoyed talking with her and the sisters at Margaret’s house. Your family has had enough loss for awhile. Rest assured she will now join the dominoes and card games in heaven with your folks and siblings. God bless you all.

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