Jeanette M. Kutz

Jeanette M. Kutz, age 96 years, longtime resident of Lake Geneva, WI, passed away on May 23, 2024.

Jeanette was born on September 18, 1927 in Beloit, WI to Edwin and Alma (Stricker) Pond. She married Robert (Bob) C. Kutz on April 5, 1947. Bob and Jeanette operated a farm in rural Lake Geneva until his passing on July 10, 1969. Jeanette’s employment history includes Parker Pen in Janesville, Certified Grocery in Lake Geneva and nearly 20 years with the Lake Geneva School District. Jeanette was a longtime member of First Ev. Lutheran Church in Lake Geneva and served many years as a Sunday School teacher and on various committees & organizations. She enjoyed crafts of all kinds, watercolor painting and putting together puzzles.

She is survived by her children Linda Zahn (Elkhorn), Nancy (Rev. David) Scherbarth (Appleton), Barbara (Richard) Thomas (Port Washington), Charlotte (Robert) Means (Delavan) and Janet (Frank) Lazzaroni (Elkhorn) and step-sister Patricia Flaminio. Also survived by 18 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Preceded in death by her parents, husband Robert, Son-in-law Rev. Allen Zahn, granddaughter Susannah Zahn, brother William Pond and sister Elma Pond.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to First Ev. Lutheran Church would be appreciated. The family would like to thank the staff at Kindred Hearts of Elkhorn and Agrace hospice for caring for their mother for the past two years; with special thanks to caregivers CeCe Nzeh-Dogins, Kristina Adams and Mary Hobbs.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2024 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. with Funeral service at 11:30 a.m. at First Ev. Lutheran Church (1101 Logan Street, Lake Geneva). Interment to follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. Jeanette’s grandson, Rev. Jason Zahn will officiate the service.

Lazarczyk Family Funeral Homes of Lake Geneva is proudly conducting arrangements.