Barbara Kiplinger, 68, of Lebanon, passed away Oct. 14, 2019, at Homewood Health Campus in Lebanon.

Barbara was born Dec. 10, 1950, in Muncie, IN, a daughter of Raymond and Dorothy (Hahn) Kennedy.

Barbara enjoyed arts and crafts, along with music. Spending time with her family was important to her, especially her brother and sister. Barbara was a member of the Harvestime Fellowship Church in Jamestown.

Survivors include her mother, Dorothy Kennedy of Kendallville; sons, Brad (Jeni) Kiplinger of Roachdale and James (Jessica) Kiplinger of Lebanon; brother, Raymond Kennedy, Jr. of Kendallville; sister, Penny (Joe) Martellero of Cuba, MO; grandchildren, Cody Abell, Christian Kiplinger, Logan Abell, Paige Abell, Owen Kiplinger, and Evan Kiplinger; and 5 great-grandchildren. Barbara was preceded in death by her father, Raymond Kennedy.

Strawmyer & Drury Mortuary, 2400 N. Lebanon Street, Lebanon, has been entrusted with Barbara's arrangements for cremation. You are invited to visit the website www.strawmyerdrury.com where you may sign her online register and leave a personal message.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to assist the family with final expenses, c/o James Kiplinger, 1227 S. East Street, Lebanon, IN 46052.