Barbara Osborne of Columbus died Thursday, December 3, 2015 at the Nebraska Medical Center.
Barbara Ann Osborne was born July 18, 1946 in Cedar Rapids, NE to Frank C. and Della K. (Volnek) Bosak. She grew up around Genoa and Columbus where she attended rural elementary school in Genoa, St. Anthonys grade school in Columbus and graduated from Columbus High School in 1965. On January 8, 1965, Barb was united in marriage to Kenneth Osborne, Jr in Yankton, SD.
Barb worked at Scotts Dime Store, Behlen Manufacturing, and at Vishay Dale for over 35 years before retiring in 2013. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, the Ladies Altar Guild, and the VFW Auxiliary. Barb loved her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and her bird, Holly. She will be remembered as always having a smile.
She is survived by:
Husband Kenneth Osborne of Columbus
Daughter Robin (Chuck) Holmes of Columbus
Son Kevin Osborne of Omaha
Sister Sharon Peterson of Columbus
Sister Elaine Schmid of Columbus
Sister Eileen Carr of Omaha
Brother Richard Bosak of Columbus
Grandson Kenneth (Mikala) German of Lincoln
Granddaughter Brandi Taylor of Lincoln
Grandson Justin Holmes of Columbus
Grandson Tyler Osborne of Omaha
Granddaughter Jayden Osborne of Omaha
Great Grandson Jack German of Lincoln
Great Grandson Paxton Taylor of Lincoln
Daughter-in-law Terri Osborne of Omaha
Many special friends, nieces, and nephews
She is preceded in death by:
Parents Frank and Della Bosak
Sister Diana Lynn Bosak
Grandparents Walter and Mary Bosak, Andrew and Clara Volnek
Father and Mother-in-law Kenneth and Grace Osborne
Memorials are suggested to the wishes of the family