Barbara Jane McNeel, 62, died Nov. 25, 2015. She was born in Elkhorn to the late Laird and Dorothy (Clausen) McNeel.
She had good organizational and clerical skills, which served her well in various jobs. She had a great sense of fashion and was an excellent seamstress and cook. She always added a creative twist to recipes and the clothing she made. She made delicious meals and desserts for her large family, and always helped with preparations for church and holiday celebrations. Her favorite cookies to make and eat were Ranger cookies.
She majored in art and graduated from Coe College in Iowa. Her college paintings were bold and expressive. Some of Barb’s happiest days were spent in Vienna while on a semester abroad program in college.
Survivors include her siblings, Jean, Judith, Mary, Mark, and Kathleen; aunts Barbara Stoneman and Dorothy Clausen; and other extended family and friends; including, James, who will miss visiting Barb and running errands with her.
She was further preceded in death by her brother, Bruce.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Portage, beside her parents. Cress Funeral & Cremation Service, Madison, is serving the family.
The McNeel family extends their sincere gratitude to James for his kindness.
Well-wishers can visit www.cressfuneralservice.com.
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