Barbara Ann Allen
July 29, 1935 - November 26, 2015
Obituary
MONONA-Barbara Ann Allen, age 80, died Thursday, Nov. 26, 2015, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. She was born to Henry A. and Bessie E. (Hutson) Ninneman on July 29, 1935, in Sparta. She graduated from Sparta High School, attended college in Stevens Point and Madison, and married Robert E. Allen in 1955. Together they raised four children in many communities. Retiring in 1995 in Reedsburg, Barb and Bob enjoyed traveling with their motor homes and condo life on Lake Monona. She was a member of St. Stephen's Lutheran Church. Barbara is survived by her husband of 60 years, Robert of Monona; sons, Robert M. (Susan Evans) of St. Paul, Minn., and Richard H. (Patricia) of Madison; daughters, Lisa J. (Steven) Farnsworth of Monona and Leslie A. (Marc) Duchesneau of Alameda, Calif.; 4 grandchildren, Justin Farnsworth of Woodbury, Minn., Jenna Farnsworth of Monona, and Ella and Edgar Duchesneau of Alameda, Calif.; sister-in-law, Patti (James) Syverson of Sparta; nieces and nephews; and friends from the many communities in which they lived. She was preceded in death by her parents Henry and Bessie; sisters, Helen Elkins, Alice Becker and Doris Dutton; and brother, Don Ninneman. A private family service will be held. Please join the family for a celebration of life at THE GREAT DANE PUB AND BREWERY, 876 Jupiter Dr., Madison, on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015, from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608)221-5420
Events
Celebration of Life
Sat Dec 5, 2015 @ 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM CDT
Great Dane Pub & Brewing (Eastside) • 876 Jupiter Drive, Madison, WI
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Memories
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Laurie Dutton-Boothe
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The thing I remember most about my Aunt Barbara is how much FUN we had whenever she was around. She was always there with a friendly smile and a contagious laugh. So many many memories of our families being together both when I was young as well as after we were adults. I will miss her dearly, but I know that she is celebrating in heaven now with her loved ones who went before her, including my own mother. May she rest now in peace. Until we meet again... Love, Laurie
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Jeff and Tami Du Frane
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Lisa, Steve, Justin, Jenna and family- sincere thoughts and well wishes at this time with your loss......
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Patty Allen
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So many memories. Our lunches together, Christmases, Thanksgiving dinners, parties at the pool, the houseboat at Eagle River, camping at Devil's Lake,, the occasional "dine and dash", trips to visit the Duttons in Georgia and the Ninnemans in Montana, so many fun get togethers with Barb's brother, sisters and their families. I was privileged to be Barb's daughter-in-law. She'll be forever in my heart.
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Patty Wirtz
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Dr. Allen,
I am so sorry for your loss. I offer my deepest sympathy to you and your family.
You are in my thoughts and prayers. You are both well remembered in Reedsburg.
Patty Wirtz
Grade 1 teacher