Barbara Jeanne Hvam
August 31, 1920 - December 04, 2016
Obituary
STOUGHTON-Barbara Hvam, age 96, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016, at Stoughton Hospital.
She was born on Aug. 31, 1920, the daughter of Vaughn and Emma (Johnson) Neath. She married Leo Hvam on July 31, 1939. Barb and Leo farmed for 50 years before retiring and moving into Stoughton. She was a lifelong Stoughton resident and a member of the Stoughton Senior Center and Stoughton Country Club. Barbara was a loving and caring mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved to play cards, especially bridge. Barbara wall-papered and painted in the area for 35 years. She also kept busy visiting and transporting family and friends. Barbara was always there for her children and grandchildren and made fresh baked cookies weekly. She is survived by her children, Patsy Strasburg, Arden (Vicki) Hvam, Dan (Kari) Hvam and Debra (Dana) Mackenzie; five granddaughters, Kristin (Stacy) Joannes, Lisa Walters, Jennifer McPhee, Brianna (Jeff) Dimond and Kelly Mackenzie; three grandsons, Jeffery (Valerie) Hvam, Gary Mackenzie and Maxwell Mackenzie; three great-grandsons, Austin, Nick and Luke; four great-granddaughters, Abby, Laci, Emilia and Tessa; and sister-in-law, Virginia Neath. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Leo; sister, Mildred (Don) Bunnell; and two brothers, Russell (Maxine) and Earl Neath. Funeral services will be held at SKAALEN HOME, 400 N. Morris St., Stoughton, at 11 a.m., on Saturday Dec. 10, 2016, with Pastor James S. Koza and Rev. Dick Halom presiding. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON STOUGHTON FUNERAL & CREMATION CARE, 1358 Hwy. 51 N. at Jackson St., Stoughton, from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m., on Friday, Dec. 9, 2016, and also at SKAALEN HOME from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Sat. Memorial contributions may be made to the family in Barbara's memory to be given to various charitable organizations. The family wishes to thank Dr. Agni and the Staff at the Heritage Center for the care and compassion given to Barbara. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Stoughton
Funeral & Cremation Care
1358 Hwy 51 N. at Jackson St.
(608) 873-4530
Events
Visitation
Fri Dec 9, 2016 @ 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Stoughton • 1358 Hwy 51, P.O. Box 96, Stoughton, WI 53589
Visitation
Sat Dec 10, 2016 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Skaalen Chapel (Stoughton) • 400 N. Morris Street, Stoughton, WI null
Service
Sat Dec 10, 2016 @ 11:00 AM CDT
Skaalen Chapel (Stoughton) • 400 N. Morris Street, Stoughton, WI null
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Memories
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Mike
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I'm sorry you're gone, Granny. You and Leo were tops in my book
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Diana and Jerry Rekowski
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Barbara was such a lovely lady ! Mom and I loved playing bridge with her at Stoughton Country Club !! She will be missed !!! Diana Rekowski
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Jim
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Sorry to hear about Barbara's passing. She was always a good friend to my aunt, Janet Bryant and always so pleasant running into her. She was 'good people'!-Jim Coon
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Ann Halverson
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I have never had better brownies. Barb's were the best. I enjoyed our lunches with her and the other girls. She was very special.
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Janice Kellogg
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I enjoyed playing cards with Barb. She was one smart and sweet lady. I loved her attitude and demeanor and would like to live life as well as she did.
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Karissa Fletchall
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I was lucky to meet Barbara at a young age - my parents bought the old farmhouse out on A. From the first time meeting her I knew she was a one-of-a-kind jewel. Every time I would see her she was so warm and welcoming. I remember seeing her at WalMart where I worked in high school and we took a few brief moments to catch up (we were always running into each other), and I told her that I was graduating high school in a few weeks. What did this wonderful woman do? Went right back to the card aisle, bought a card, wrote in it, and then came back through my line to congratulate me. She just went above and beyond to make people smile. She lived a good, long life and i'm happy I had the opportunity to know her.