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Obituary for Barbara Ann LeMense
The Celebration of Life scheduled for August 16 has been postponed due to COVID concerns. It is rescheduled to Sunday, March 21, 2021 at the Ashwaubenon Community Center. For those who have inquired, memorials may be made to the NEW Community Shelter, the First United Presbyterian Church (FUPC) DePere Deacons, or to the family for a park bench o the Oconto river in memory of Barb. A private funeral service and burial was held at Evergreen Cemetery, Oconto.
Barbara Ann LeMense, 64, of DePere, passed away on March 22, 2020. She is now pain-free and rejoicing in Heaven with her parents. Barb was born on July 2, 1955 in Oconto to the late Norman and Janet (Christensen) LeMense. She graduated from Oconto High School in 1973, worked at Oconto Memorial Hospital and continued her education at NWTC where she earned her LPN and RN degrees. She was employed at HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital for over 40 years and was known for providing comfort and compassion to patients and their families. Nursing was more than a job to her, it was her passion. She made many life-long friends at St. Mary’s including her good friend Sr. Donna Truckey. She retired in 2016. Barb was well known for her crazy sense of humor and fun-loving attitude. She enjoyed meeting new people, traveling to the Gulf Shores with her friend Pat and visiting her friend Mary in Arizona. She relaxed with serene walks at Voyageur Park. There were many Saturday treks with her sister Bonnie seeking new adventures. Barb touched the lives of so many people and had a caring, generous heart. She would help anyone in need without being asked. She was a long-time member of First Presbyterian Church, Oconto, and presently a member of First United Presbyterian Church, DePere, where she served as a Deacon.
Barbara is survived by her twin sister and best friend, Bonnie, Green Bay; and her big brother Tom and sister-in-law and friend Barb, Green Bay. She is also survived by her two nephews who she loved dearly: Sam (Gina)LeMense, Madison; and Marty (Jamie Landry) LeMense, Milwaukee. They in return loved their Aunt Barbie. She leaves behind other relatives and many, many friends who will miss her.
We would like to thank our church families for their support during this difficult time. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be expressed at www.gallagherfuneralhome.net.
A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday March 21 at Ashwaubenon Community Center, 900 Anderson Drive, Ashwaubenon from 1:00 to 3:30 P.M. A brief Prayer Service and a Sharing of Memories will take place at 2:00 P.M. Visitation will continue after the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial funds will be used to benefit Barb’s favorite organizations. A private funeral service and burial was held at Evergreen Cemetery, Oconto.
Social Distancing and wearing of facemasks are required. The family understands if people choose not to attend due to the current pandemic.
In Barb’s memory, please treat others with kindness and do a good deed.
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