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Barbara Jean Karle

Barbara Jean Karle, 77, of Grand Island, died on March 11, 2009 in Hutchinson, Kansas

Memorial services will be Saturday, March 14th at 10:00 AM at the All Faith’s Funeral Home, Grand Island, NE.  Family will host a reception from 9:00 AM until service time at the funeral home on Saturday.  A private family inurnment will take place at a later time. 

She was born June 23, 1931 to Roy and Helen Maurine (Smith) Boroff in Alda. 

On December 3, 1952 she married Robert Bruce “Pete” Karle.  They made their home in Grand Island.  Barb was employed by Hornady Manufacturing as an inspector. 

Pete and Barb had one child, Christi (Glen) Grunwald, of Hutchinson, KS, 2 granddaughters, Heather Johansen Peterson, Hutchinson, KS, and Tara Johansen Murphy, Wichita, KS. Additional survivors include 3 great grandchildren, a beloved sister, Phyllis Manolidis, & numerous nieces and nephews.  While her family may be small, her list of friends is endless.

Barb’s pastimes included playing cards, watching the Huskers, antiquing, traveling, & entertaining.  She spent the last two years in the loving care of the Country House Residence, Grand Island

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and sister, Gladys Kosinski.
In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to the Mid Plains Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, in care of the funeral home. 

Kansas arrangements were handled by Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home and Crematory, Hutchinson, KS

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