Barbara Pillen

Barbara Pillen, age 60, of Platte Center, died Wednesday, August 11, 2021 in Lincoln.

In lieu of flowers and plants, memorials are suggested.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Monday, August 16, 2021 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Platte Center. Visitation is 3:00-5:00 p.m. Sunday with a 5:00 p.m. Vigil service, all at the church. Visitation will continue Monday from 9:30 a.m. until the service time at the church. Burial is in St Joseph/St. Patrick cemetery, rural Platte Center.

The services on Sunday and Monday will be broadcast on the McKown Funeral Home Facebook Page. You can access the Facebook Page by clicking here .

Barb was born December 13, 1960 in Fullerton, Nebraska to Steve and Rosemary (Prososki) Yrkoski. She received her education in Clarks where she graduated from high school in 1979. Barb was united in marriage to Keith Pillen on November 30, 1985 at St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church-Krakow by Fr. Stephen Flesiak. Along with raising her family and helping on the family farm, Barb also worked at Dale Electronics and the Post Office in Platte Center. She enjoyed morning walks, flowers, baby farm animals and spending time with her family. Barb was a certified clown "Candy Corn". She volunteered in area hospitals, nursing homes, youth activities and parades.

She is survived by:
Husband: Keith Pillen of Platte Center
Son: Deven (Brandy) Pillen of Platte Center
Daughter: Joelle (Kolby) Dewbre of Canyon, TX
Son: Breson Pillen of Lincoln
Grandson: Ryder Pillen  &  Grandaughter: Mackenzie Dewbre
Father: Steve Yrkoski of Fullerton, NE
Brother: Marvin (Barbara) Yrkoski of Ord
Sister: Rita Zoucha of Clarks
Brother: Roger Yrkoski of Duncan
Brother: John (Linda) Yrkoski of Columbus
Brother: Joseph (Mary) Yrkoski of Fullerton
Brother: Paul (Kathy) Yrkoski of Columbus

She was preceded by:
Mother: Rosemary Yrkoski
Brother-in-law: Ben Zoucha
Nephew: Brent Zoucha