Barbara "Barb" L O'Kane
Died: Tue., Oct. 31, 2017
Visitation
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Fri., Nov. 03, 2017
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Sat., Nov. 04, 2017
Location: Kendall Funeral Home
Memorial Service
11:00 AM Sat., Nov. 04, 2017
Location: Kendall Funeral Home
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Dateline- Boscobel
Barbara L. "Barb" O' Kane, age 72 of Boscobel, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at her home, surround by her family. She was born on February 10, 1945 in Boscobel. The daughter of H. Meade and Izora (Fossnow) Arms. She married Larry O' Kane on December 26, 1980 in Lancaster Wisconsin. He preceded her in death on June 16, 1998.
Barb started her own business in 1989 of Superior Trophies and to which she added in the late nineties Superior Storage. She started both of these business from the ground up into what are very successful businesses today. She was always willing to help and accommodate anyones order-she always was there to please and help anyone she could. Barb started the youth bowling program here in Boscobel 38 years ago. She was an active bowler herself for 40 plus years. She also enjoyed shooting pool on different women’s pool leagues around the area. She implemented the Girl Scout progam in Boscobel in 1972. She was also instrumental in starting the Head Start Program in 1968 here in Boscobel. One of the biggest enjoyments she had was working the “Festival of Trees” for the Boscobel Community Christmas-the best part that she enjoyed was when the Boscobel Elementary School children came out to see the trees and watch their eyes light up-that is what it is all about. She was always looking to help out or be active with so many different things-It was nothing for her to help out a young child who may have needed something-helping the youth was her passion. Her family was very important to her which she cherished until the very end. Barb was the citizen of the year in 2016 , among several awards she received the Chuck Yahn Memorial award from the Boscobel High School on June 4, 2006.
She is survived by her children: Crystal (Todd) Krachey of Wauzeka, Will (Lesley) O' Kane of Appleton, Trevor (Terri) O' Kane of Eastman. 10 Grandchildren: Steven M. (Ashley) McKillip, Brady T. Krachey, Dayne L. Krachey, Ian M.T. Riley, Destiny N. Riley, Emery L. Patten, Jacob B. O' Kane, Hannah L. O' Kane, Brett P. O' Kane, Evan D. O' Kane. Two great-grandsons: Jason M. Kvamme, Carter S. McKillip. One sister Mary Jo (Allen) Curtis of Boscobel. also many nieces and nephews, and other family members, along with a host of friends. l She was preceded in death by her parents, a grandson Michael Staskal, a sister Kathy McClimans, a brother Charles Arms, and an infant sister Janice Arms.
A Memorial service will be held on Saturday November 4, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. at the Kendall Funeral Home in Boscobel. Pastor Lynn Schreck, officiating. Burial in the Boscobel Cemetery. Friends may call on Friday November 3, 2017 from 5:00-8:00 P.M. at the Kendall Funeral Home in Boscobel, and also on Saturday from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to the Boscobel Rescue Squad, Boscobel Fire Department, or the Boscobel Youth Bowling. Online condolences can be sent to www.kendallfuneralservice.com
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Henry Bray
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Posted Tue October 31, 2017
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With a heavy heart, I pray for the eternal repose of one who was a woman of distinguished humanity.
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Hans,Laura and Parker Steele
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Posted Tue October 31, 2017
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Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. She always embraced the bowling kids like her own. She will be missed.
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Margaret Mead
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Posted Tue October 31, 2017
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I will miss you greatly my dear friend. R.I.P.
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Dennis and Cheryl Ahnen
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Posted Tue October 31, 2017
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To Barbs family, our deepest sympathy, cherish the good times and memories in your heart until you meet again. She truly was a caring, good person.
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Joyce Harris
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Posted Tue October 31, 2017
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My deepest sympathy goes out to all of Barb's family!! I believe she was a friend to everyone, and she will be missed for every thing she has done!!
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Jason and Lori Wallin
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Posted Tue October 31, 2017
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Deepest sympathy to you and your family. Our hearts are with you in this time of sorrow.
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Shelly Raisbeck
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Posted Wed November 01, 2017
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My deepest sympathy to the whole Family. Barb was a Great woman and dear Friend. She will be missed deeply by many people. Rest in peace Barb.
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Curt Eck
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Posted Wed November 01, 2017
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I’m sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed shooting the breeze with Barb because she always has a good story to tell – she will be missed. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
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Steve & Pat Updike
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Posted Thu November 02, 2017
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Our condolences to the entire family. Barb did a lot for the community. She will be missed.
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Jody Cornell
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Posted Fri November 03, 2017
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We have not known Barb for many years, but she was a great lady and we have enjoyed working with her. She will be missed. Our family is praying for your family.
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Jerry and Donna Hill
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Posted Sun November 05, 2017
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You have our sincere sympathy.
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Juli Ulve Ferraro
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Posted Wed November 15, 2017
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So sorry to read of Barb's passing in the Dial. How wonderful she was recently honored for her work in Boscobel as a premiere citizen. May the family receive comfort from her good works over the years.
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