Barbara Jeanne Mecklenburg

Barbara Jeanne Mecklenburg of Friendship, WI passed away at her home Tuesday, July 17, 2007 surrounded by her family.

She was born February 23, 1940 in Milwaukee, WI to Harold L. and Catherine C. (Stock) Cook. Barbara enjoyed an active life including many hobbies, including crocheting, painting, sewing, NASCAR racing as a Jeff Gordon fan and Johnny Depp films. She had achieved her black belt in Tae Kwon Do, and participated in Hula dancing.

A loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Barbara is survived by her husband Richard R. Mecklenburg, her children Pamela L. (Gary) Gorlen, Valerie J. Holland, Amy C. (Darin) Baggs, Carol L (Dan Uniewski) Mecklenburg, Michael R. (Melissa) Mecklenburg, 19.5 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren.

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, a nephew John Cook, and her brother Ronald L. Cook.

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  1. cathy fell says:

    Valerie and family,
    i am so sorry about the loss of your mother. my heart goes out to you and your family. May God hold you in the Palm of His Hand & comfort you forever.bLess you all,
    lovingly, cathy

  2. Janice says:

    Val, so sorry about your mom. Our prayers are with you.

  3. Pam VanBeek says:

    Amy, So sorry to hear about your mom. At least now she is no longer suffering. Take comfort in that. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  4. Kari Banovec says:

    Our thoughts and prayers are with your family in this time of loss.

    With deepest sympathy

    Kari & Mike Banovec

  5. Laurie DeVaney says:

    May God provide you comfort during this trying time.

  6. Adams county Aging Dept Staff says:

    Dearest Val,

    We all want to send out our deepest sympathy to you. We all saw how close you were to mom and how dedicated you were to her especially through her illness. Take comfort in those special memories and let God take care of the rest, Mom is at

  7. Kelly Everhart (Hoekstrra) says:

    Amy and family. So sorry to read about your moms death. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

  8. amy says:

    Weloveumom

  9. love your daughter amanda says:

    dad i am so sorry for our loss if you need anything call.

  10. Fred Toth aka. ( Mecklenburg says:

    my deepest sympathy to my sister Pam…..all my love…your brother Fred

  11. Coral and Larry Smith says:

    Our sympathy goes out to you and your family on the passing of your mom.

  12. Chris, Nicole says:

    We are so sorry to hear of your loss. May you find comfort in knowing that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

  13. LORI, BILLY, MACY ARMSTRONG says:

    SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. GAIN STRENGTH FROM YOUR FAITH AND EACH OTHER. BARB IS IN A BETTER PLACE NOW, NO MORE PAIN OR SICKNESS. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU.

  14. Laurie "Melba" Falash says:

    Val So sorry to hear of your loss. I know how close the two of you were. My prayers for you and your family

  15. Jo Ann (Ribbke) Hiller says:

    Amy, I am sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family at this time.

  16. Denise Schmidt says:

    Amy and Family,
    My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You have my sympathy on the loss of your mother.

  17. Mike and Chris Morrow says:

    Dear Amy and Family, We are so sorry for the loss of your mother and grandmother. She was a fun loving person with tons of energy! Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  18. Peggy L Henriksen says:

    So sorry on the loss of your Mother. May God comfort your during this difficult time.

  19. Sherry Ravenscroft says:

    Amy- You and your family have my deepest condolences on the passing of your Mom. May God be with you during this difficult time.

  20. Liana says:

    May God comfort you in this difficult time.

  21. Kay Banie says:

    God be with you all at this time.