Barbara Donlin

Barbara Jean Donlin, age 79, of Siren, WI, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2017 at Frederic Nursing and Rehab. Barbara was born on July 15, 1938 in Frederic, to parents, Bernice (Barnes) and Oscar William Lind. She graduated from Siren High School in 1956. On April 8, 1961, Barbara was united in marriage to John Donlin. Barbara and John have been lifetime members of the St. Dominic Catholic Church in Frederic. Barbara was a CCW member for 60 years and often served as a lay minister and communion distributer at local nursing homes and for shut-ins. She was also a member of CCD for 8 years. Barbara enjoyed being outdoors and gardening. She was a kind, easy-going and loving person. She will truly be missed. Preceding Barbara in death are her parents; sisters: Rosemarie (Robert) Johnson, Carmel (Charles) Rettig and Shari Nate; and brother-in-law, John Conrardy. She is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, John Donlin; children, Patrick Donlin (Rochelle) and Cathy (Terry) Freeman; grandson, Taylor John Rose; sister, Muriel (Darrell) Warden; brother-in-law, Robert Nate; sister-in-law, Alice Conrardy; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The Memorial Service for Barbara will be held on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at 11:00am (visitation from 9:30am - 11:00am) at St. Dominic's Catholic Church in Frederic with Father Joseph Madanu officiating. Interment will be held at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spooner. Honorary Pallbearers are: Darrell Warden, Paul Schwen, Dennis Harner, Matt Bobowski and Brian Hegge. In lieu of fresh cut flowers, the family is requesting shrubs, plants or gift certificate purchases to Austin Lake Greenhouse be gifted so a contribution can be made to Barb’s garden, so these plants may continue to grow. Arrangements have been entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com