Barbara Ann Healy passed away on August 27, 2017 at age 91.   She was born in Kiel, Wisconsin to Winford and Hildegard "Becky" Johnson.  Barbara attended 2 years at Michael Reese Nursing School after graduating from Kiel High School in 1944.  While in nursing school, she met Richard E. Healy, a Marine serving in the Asian Pacific during WWII. They were married at Our Lady of Grace Church in Chicago in September of 1946. They remained in Chicago until 1985 at which time they moved to Kiel.
Barbara was a full- time mother to four daughters and later worked at J.C. Penny's in Chicago for 20 years. In Kiel Barb volunteered as a teacher's aide in the reading program and at the Kiel Public Library. Both positions brought her much joy as she shared her love for reading and books of all genre's.  Later she volunteered at St. Vincent DePaul resale store in Kiel as well as the food pantry.  Barb enjoyed delivering birthday food baskets to those in need.
In addition to reading and volunteer activities, Barb's passions included knitting, needlework and crossword puzzles.  The afghans, baby blankets and shawls that she created with her skilled knitting are keepsakes for her children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews and dear friends.
She is survived by her daughters Jane (Bob) Gleeson; Kathy (Bill) Madden and Connie (Joe) Sprutles; her sister Nancy (Roger) Heimlich; sister-in-law Donna Johnson, her 3 granddaughters, 4 grandsons, 10 great grandchildren and many loved nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her husband Richard, daughter Judy, sister Alice, and brother Alan.  She was the last surviving Aunt to a generation of Healy family members who loved her dearly.
Funeral Services for Barb will be held at 11:00AM on Friday, September 1, 2017 at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church (413 Fremont St.) Burial will follow at Kiel City Cemetery.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 9:00AM until 10:45AM at church on Friday.
In Lieu of Flowers a memorial will be established in her name for St. Vincent DePaul Society, Kiel Library and the Kiel Community Food Pantry.
The family wishes to thank her wonderful caregivers at Bella Vista Manor in Oshkosh, and the amazing team from Generations Home and Hospice Care. You were all her favorites.