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Barbara Joost Obituary

Joost, Barbara Lee (Nee Hofner) Passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2012, age 75 years. Beloved wife of Sivier "Skip" Joost. Loving mother of Steve (Cindy) Joost and Karen (George) Applegate. Proud grandmother of Michael (fiancée Anna Baldassi), Joshua (Sarah) and Matthew Joost; Kristen and Stephanie Applegate. Barb was blessed with the arrival of her first great-grandchild Hannah Leigh Joost only a few short weeks ago. Sister-in-law of Eveline Katalinich and Mavis (Richard) Schulze. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relative and friends. Visitation Monday, July 9, at the Funeral Home from 4:00-7:00 PM with Funeral Service at 7:00 PM. Private entombment Arlington Park Cemetery. If so desired, memorials to the Salvation Army for the food pantry or to the charity of your choice appreciated. HERITAGE FUNERAL HOMES Altstadt-Tyborski- Johnson-Reiss-Klemmer 4800 S. 84th St. 414-281-5533 Guest Book & Directions www.heritagefuneral.com

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel from Jul. 6 to Jul. 8, 2012.

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Stephanie Hernandez

July 9, 2012

It was so sad to hear she had passed, what a shock.I'm sure such a sweet fun lady such as her has many friends and family excited to see her on the other side.
My prayers of comfort will be with your family through this time.

Debra Coats

July 9, 2012

Skippy, Steve and Karen: I am so sorry and my sympathy goes out to you. What a shock to hear of Barbara's parting. I will always remember Barb 1st as my mothers best friend and second as my God-mother. She will certainly be missed. I loved her friendship and her smile and bubbly personallity every time I saw her. I know she will be in heaven.

Madonna Ravet

July 9, 2012

Skip, Steve, Karen: I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I remember how hard it was when I loss my mother. I will always remember the dinners we had at Dorothy's and the stories that Barbara would tell of growing up with Dorothy. For the few years that I knew her, she was always so cheerful, kind, caring and was always ready to help out, no matter what. My sympathy goes out to you and your entire family. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Ken & Grace Sparapani

July 8, 2012

Memories are a gift from God that death cannot destroy. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Dennis & Sandy Montey

July 7, 2012

Steve, Cindy and family, you are in our thoughts and prayers.

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