Janet Kutch Obituary
Janet "Jan" Kutch of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away on October 18, 2025, in Mountain Home, at the age of 87. She was born on January 31, 1938, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Roy T. and Esther Schar Jorgensen.
Jan graduated in 1955 from Maine Township High School in Des Plaines, Illinois. She married Kenneth Smith Kutch on November 22, 1972, in Denver, Colorado, and worked in accounting for the telephone industry. In 2006, Janet moved from Sarasota, Florida, to Mountain Home, where she made her home for the past 19 years.
She was a member of the Elks Lodge of Mountain Home and the Wednesday Night Dinner Group. Jan enjoyed bowling and golfing, but her greatest joy was going on cruises-especially those that included a little gambling.
Janet is survived by her two daughters; three stepchildren; four grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; sister, Judith Schulze and great-grandchild, Hayle Kelsey.
A Celebration of Life for Jan will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Kirby & Family Funeral Home Chapel, with Heather Marsalis, Celebrant, officiating.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Ozarks or the Humane Society.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
600 Hospital Dr PO Box 346, Mountain Home, AR 72653
People and places connected with Janet
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Memories and Condolences
for Janet Kutch
Tell your own story about Janet
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.
How you can show support
Make a Donation
in Janet Kutch's name
How to support Janet's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Janet Kutch's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
