She was born July 2, 1931 in Union to Alfred and Ida May (Routt) Swanlund. She married Eugene Medelberg.
Barb's greatest love was her husband Gene and living for her children and grandchildren. She always enjoyed being with family and friends, watching golf and the beautiful scenery, reading and doing word puzzles. She always had a smile on her face and in her heart.
Barbara is survived by her children, Michael Medelberg of Hawaii and Becky (Ron) Lee of Greenbay, WI; her grandsons, Ron and Robert Lee; her sisters, Marilyn (the late Art) Hensel and Janice (the late Dick) Anderson; her sister-in-law, Lorraine Swanlund; and several nieces, nephews, and their families.
She was preceded in death by husband, Eugene; her parents; and her siblings, Herbert “Swanee” Swanlund, Carl Nyman, and Doris Pearson.
Visitation will be from 9:30 to the 11am service on Saturday, February 24 at Marengo-Union Funeral Home, 505 E. Grant Hwy., Marengo.
Interment will be in Marengo City Cemetery.
A lunch will follow.
Memorials may be made to DAV (Disabled American Veterans Charity) at www.dav.org.
Online condolences may be made at www.marengo-unionfuneralhome.com.
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