Barbara J. Hettinger

Barbara J. Hettinger

Barbara Hettinger Obituary

Visit the Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory - Marocco Chapel website to view the full obituary.

Barbara J. Hettinger, 81 of Kokomo passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 14, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona where she was spending the winter.

Born on July 30, 1943 in Burnettsville, she was the daughter of the late Jospeh and Vivian (Green) Hines.

Barb formerly owned and operated Studio OneBeauty Shop in Kokomo. 

Survivors include her son, James Hettinger (Misty) of Georgia and their family, Zachary and Samantha, daughters, Christina Flannigan (Chuck) of California and their fur babies, Kismet and Karma and Melissa Booth of Kokomo and her family, Bobby, Shelly, Destiny and Jazper and Chase, one great granddaughter, Iris Rose and sister, Shirley Silkey.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date.

Interment will be at Thompson Cemetery near Royal Center.

Barb’s online guestbook is available and condolences can be shared with the family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory - Marocco Chapel

119 E. Market St, Logansport, IN 46947

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