Passed away peacefully on July 28th at the age of 83. Beloved mother of Vicki (Larry) Martin, Steve (Kathy) Clark, and Paula (Kevin) Patchak. Cherished grandmother of Ken, Tracy, Nikki, and Chris. Great-grandmother to Devin, Tyler, Kenny, and Noah. Further survived by her brother Russell (Carol) Charon, nieces and nephews, and other relatives and friends. A visitation will be held on Tuesday August 1st at Hartson Funeral Home, 11111 W. Janesville Rd. Hales Corners, WI 53130 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m followed by a funeral service at 3:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research in Barbara's name are appreciated.