Barbara Louise Jarnecic, 90

Barbara was born in Farwell, Nebraska and passed away peacefully in Omaha, Nebraska at age 90.

Preceded in death by husband, Joseph Jarnecic; parents, Peter and Theresa; nephew Scott Seamann; sister Dianne Seamann; sister Vivian Pennock; brother-in-law Tom Seamann; brother-in-law Marty Pennock. Also her beloved grandmother "Busha", Louise Barbara Jankiewicz, who was one of her favorite people in the world.

Survived by son, Steven Jarnecic (Marijo); daughter Karen Jarnecic; brother Kenny (Jan); niece, Julie Jensen(Jim); nephew, Marty Pennock (Margaret); nephew Kenny Jensen Jr. (Stacy); niece Theresa Contreraz (Victor); niece Monica Seamann.

Barbara was the oldest of four children. She often said she had a wonderful childhood growing up on the family farm near Blair, Nebraska, including playing with her cousins. She had a great life and loved her children. Barbara had many close friends through the years and had a very fun personality and loved to laugh. She was known for her hand knitted slippers and hand embroidered dishtowels. She was very loved and will be very missed.

A special thank you to Gloria Rettenmaier and the Brodin family for being the best neighbors to Barbara.



In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Saint Thomas More Catholic Church, where Barbara was a member since 1961. Barbara loved her church and her faith.


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