Barbara K. “Barb” Lorenz

Last Updated on October 25, 2025 by Cass County Communication Network

Barbara K. “Barb” Lorenz, 78, of Kokomo, passed away Monday, October 20, 2025, at Community Howard Regional Health Hospital in Kokomo.  She was born February 12, 1947, in Logansport, Indiana to Wilmer K. and Helen L. (Hursh) Scott.  She married Dale Lorenz July 3, 1965, in Hartsville, Tennessee and he survives.

Barb was a 1965 graduate of Lewis Cass High School.  She later attended Indiana University School of Nursing and became a Registered Nurse.  She served at St. Joseph Hospital in Kokomo for 20 years.  She also served in home healthcare for another 10 years.

Barb and Dale enjoyed riding their Goldwing for many years together.  They also enjoyed wintering in Bradenton, Florida for the past 25 years. She also was an avid collector of Longaberger Baskets.  She enjoyed antiquing, shopping and spending time with her family most of all.   She was member of One Church in Kokomo and loved the Lord with all of her heart.

Surviving family include her husband Dale Lorenz of Kokomo; her daughter Shelly (Mitchell) Hite of Amboy and her grandchildren, Brittni and Jordan Lorenz, Kaityln (Andy) Garrett and Laine (Alissa) Hite.  Her great grandchildren include, Zayden, Zoey, Lucas, Maverick, Weston and Noble.  She is preceded in death by her parents and son Richard K. “Rich” Lorenz.

Visitation will be held from 12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Murray Weaver Funeral Home in Galveston.  Funeral services will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Dianne Wagner and Joyce Brooks officiating.  Private Burial will follow in the Galveston Cemetery.   Murray Weaver Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. www.murrayweaverfuneralhome.com