Obit: Habeck, Barbara (1939 - 2006)

Transcribed by: Crystal Wendt

Surnames: Habeck, Beck, Rusch, Goree, Heckendorf, Schiethauer

---Source: Foto News (Merrill, Lincoln County, Wis.) Wednesday, 13 Sept. 2006; Page 9

---Habeck, Barbara (8 Mar. 1939 - 7 Sept. 2006)

Barbara Habeck

Barbara Habeck, 67, Wausau, died Thursday, Sept. 7, 2006, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Barbara was born March 8, 1939 to the late Gustave and Barbara (Beck) Rusch in Taylor County. She married Neil Habeck on Aug. 18, 1956 in Rib Lake. He preceded her in death in January 1997.

Barbara enjoyed cooking, reading, crossword puzzles and a challenging game of scrabble. She was an avid crafter and talented painter. She loved living up at the lake in Harrison Hills. She always looked forward to the canning season at her sister's garden. Spending time with her family and friends, especially during the holidays, brought her great joy.

Survivors include her sons Mark (Jeanice) Habeck, Mosinee, and Dave (Mary) Habeck, Merrill; daughter Karen (Joe) Goree, Wausau; step-grandchildren Jessica, Brittany and Jonathon; step-great grandson Ethan; brother Ron (Kathy) Rusch, Waupaca; sisters Kay (Elroy) Heckendorf, Wausau, and Ruth (Herb) Schiethauer, Rib Lake; sisters-in-law Velda Rusch, CA. and Delores Habeck, Medford; and many nieces and nephews.

She was also preceded in death by a brother and a step-father.

Services were held Tuesday, Sept. 12, at the Helke Funeral Home, Wausau. You may sign our family guest book at Helke.com.

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