Barbara Stoneman

Barbara Stoneman

July 22, 1920 - November 20, 2022

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MADISON- On Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, one of the kindest, sweetest, most loving persons moved on. If you knew her, you loved her because she loved you first. We are blessed to have had her so long, but a big part of us wanted more. So, we are left trying to live up to the example she set. Some lucky soul is going to get the best guardian angel ever.


Barbara (McNeel) Stoneman, age 102, passed away surrounded by loved ones.  She was born on July 22, 1920, in Wausau, Wis., the daughter of Wakelin (Ranger Mac) and Dora McNeel. The family moved to Madison when she was two years old. Living most of her life in Madison, she attended Nakoma School and Wisconsin High School. She married her high school sweetheart, Harold Stoneman, on March 27, 1939, in Dubuque, Iowa. They shared 63 loving years together.


Barbara was employed for a short time by Rennebohm’s and for 15 years by the Wisconsin Bell Telephone Company. She was a member of the Lake Edge United Church of Christ, the Swan Creek Circle, the White Shrine, the Telephone Pioneers, and New Bridge. She delivered Meals on Wheels for 27 years.


Barbara was a proud mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who is survived by her three sons, David (Merri) of Whitewater, Thomas “Tom” (Margery) of Madison and Larry (Denyse) of Sun Prairie; seven grandchildren, Marjorie (Joe), Christine, Jennifer (Shane), Wakelin (Tanya), Brittany (Mike), Josh (Siyana) and Sam; and 16 great-grandchildren, Rylee, Sadie, Chase, Kaden, David, Remy, Eliza, Clive, Asa, Carter, Emmit, Jachym, Gauge, Shaan, Jaaziel, Deaglan and Semyra. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Laird and Wakelin Jr; sister, Jean; grandson-in-law, Bill Anderson; and several sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law.


Funeral services will be held at LAKE EDGE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, 4200 Buckeye Road, Madison, on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022, at 11 a.m. A visitation will be held at church from 9 a.m. until the time of service on Tuesday.


In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Lake Edge United Church of Christ. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


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Lake Edge United Church of Christ • 4200 Buckeye Rd, Madison, WI 53716
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Tue Dec 27, 2022 @ 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM CDT
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Colleen Pucillo
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I remember when she worked at the telephone company, going on break and there would be freshly baked banana bread all sliced and buttered for us. When I lived on Buckeye rd. Barb and her husband walked by our house daily. If you know Buckeye rd area it’s a steep hill and there was Barb and Harold out getting their exercise! She was the sweetest most kind lady I think I’ve ever known. RIP Barb
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Aaron Kaufman
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An eternal optimist. An uplifting spirit. A masterful baker of banana bread (banana yes for me!)...all the love to my Great Aunt Barb - Aaron
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Jachym
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She would always bake pumpkin muffins or angel food cake and all I wanted to do was eat that instead of the actual food.
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Jachym
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I remember when we were at Disney world and when she was the grand marshall in the parade and we were in the car waving at people her smile was as big as the sun.
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Jane Orosco
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Barbara gave so much to our family during her daily visits, for many years. Her smile, her wave and her sweet voice added so much happiness to our lives. When she learned our son didn’t have any grandparents she told him he could call her his grandma. Her longevity secret was daily broccoli every time someone asked. We loved when she would drop off individually wrapped muffins labeled with ingredients making sure you knew which contained nuts. We all were so blessed to have her for so long. We will miss her. Praying for all of you and the absence you must feel with her passing. She is dancing with her longtime love and of course Mickey Mouse. What a beautiful light and love! Jane Orosco
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Amy Barlow Liberatore
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Barb was a wonderful, warm person. We called her "the youngest member of Lake Edge UCC," and for good reason. Her devotion to Mickey Mouse. Her spry walk into the sanctuary, until she was no longer able to attend. Her laugh. Her walking stick. We will miss you, Barb. We were, all of us, truly blessed by your presence among us. Rest in peace, Barb. Amy Barlow Liberatore from Lake Edge UCC

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