Barbara Jane Kennedy Schmitz

Barbara Jane Kennedy Schmitz, 90, of Berne, Indiana passed away on Thursday evening, November 5, 2020, at Swiss Village in Berne, Indiana.

Wife of Ralph Emil Schmitz, sister of Jacqueline Hollenback, and brother of John Schulte.

A Detroit, Michigan native, and 22-year Berne, Indiana transplant, Barbara was a proud Swiss Village resident for over 7 years.

Once a Ma Bell telephone operator, she was a dedicated homemaker, and mother of twins, Karl & Karen, grandmother of 7, and great-grandmother of 11. She loved dogs, horses, cooking, reading, and staying current with the latest political news. She was also an avid Detroit Red Wings fan.

A celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 14, 2020, at First Missionary Church, in Berne.

Gifts in memoriam, may be made to Swiss Village Retirement Community, 1350 West Main Street Berne, Indiana 46711.

Arrangements by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Homes, Yager-Kirhhofer Chapel in Berne, Indiana.