Barbara Chochon

Barbara D. Chochon, 91, of Columbus died Sunday, August 8, 2004 at Mory's Haven. Services are 10:30 am Friday, August 13 at St. Isidore Catholic Church in Columbus. Visitation is 4-8 pm Thursday at McKown Funeral Home with a Vigil service at 8 pm, also at the funeral home. Visitation continues Friday morning from 8-10 am at McKown Funeral Home. Interment is in St. Bonaventure Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the donor's choice.

Barbara was born June 5, 1913 in Duncan to Stanley and Agnes (Koziol) Kosiba. She attended St. Stanislaus School in Duncan. She married Alois Chochon on September 6, 1932 at St Stanislaus Church in Duncan, NE. They farmed in theTarnov area from 1932 to 1972 before moving to Columbus in December of 1972. She was a member of St. Isidore Catholic Church in Columbus, Christian Mothers, St. Ann's Altar Society, and the Catholic Daughters. Barbara belonged to various card clubs and enjoyed babysitting.

Barbara is survived by:

Daughter Irene (Vic) Backes of Columbus, NE
Daughter Clara Olsan of Columbus, NE
Daughter Sister Margaret Chochon of Albuquerque, NM
Son Virgil (Elaine) Chochon of Columbus, NE
Son Richard (Mary) Chochon of Palmer, NE
14-Grandchildren
2- Great Great Grandchildren
3-Step-grandchildren
22-Great-Grandchildren

She was preceded in death by:

Husband Alois Chochon
Father Stanley Kosiba
Mother Agnes Kosiba
Son-in-law Alex Olsan
Sister Josephine Rosno
Sister Helen Tworek
Sister Mary Tworek
Brothers Frank, Joe, Leo ,Dick & Tony