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I knew Barb as an independent, beautiful, quiet person with a great sense of humor. One of my favorite memories is of the time your entire family stayed at our house while my parents were gone for a week. There had been a fire at your house, which, oddly, I don't remember much about. What I do remember is how excited I was to have a kid-filled house. I always wanted a big family and this was my one week to sample that world. It was a fun week, and your mom was awesome too! My deepest...

beth Hippert

January 06, 2026 | Two Harbors, MN | Classmate

Her brothers and sisters.

December 30, 2025

Barb will always be a part of me. Being sisters, we have a long history, she has always been a part of me, no matter where we were living. She was happy and fun to be with, laughed at me for being squeamish about cleaning fish. Her most recent share with me about what she was enjoying, is driving a fork-lift at her last job. She loved her kids and grandkids. Her younger sister, Jo.

Jo Miller

December 30, 2025 | Mankato, MN | Sister

I first met Barb at school in 1971. Her house was on my way home, so I used to walk home with her once in a while. Very much enjoyed her company. Barb was a lovely person. Rest In Peace Barb.

Fred Hurst

December 22, 2025 | Eagan, MN | Friend

Randall Joe and Jenny
So sorry to hear about your mom passing away
I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers

Joanna Knuths

December 20, 2025 | Pocahontas, IA

Barbara's Obituary

Barbara Lauderback, age 69 of Plover, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025, at Lakeside Lutheran Home in Emmetsburg. Celebration of Life Visitation will be from 5-7 pm on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at the Martin Mattice Funeral Home in Emmetsburg. Services have been entrusted to Martin Mattice Funeral Home of Emmetsburg.

Barbara Marie Miller, the daughter of Loren Wilbur and Elizabeth Anne (VanThuyne) Miller, was born on June 8, 1956, in Mankato, Minnesota. She attended elementary school in Garretson, South Dakota and graduated high school in 1974 in Sleepy Eye, MN. In school, Barb was involved in many sports including track and field, volleyball, and softball. Barb enjoyed watching Vikings football with family, fishing, flower gardening, nature, and birdwatching. Most of all She loved spending time with her family and grandchildren. All of the memories we made and love we shared will always be treasured in our hearts.

Left to cherish Barb’s memory are her children; Alex (Christine) Miller of Emmetsburg, IA Randall Lauderback of Plover, IA Jenny (Matt) Miller of Mechanicsville, IA and Josef (Alison) Lauderback of Valley Springs, SD.

9 Grandchildren; Ian, Emma, Brantley, Milena, Jasper, Kaiser, Jensen and Silas

Siblings; Tom Miller of Litchfield, MN Mary Wooldrik of Melbourne, FL Teri Miller of Rochester, MN Jo Miller of Mankato, MN Gene Miller of Rochester, MN Paul Miller of Rochester, MN and Rich (Lisa) Miller of Rochester, MN. Many Nieces and Nephews as well as Great Nieces and Nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; Loren and Elizabeth Miller, Grandparents; Frederick and Florence (Jenkins) Miller, Edward VanThuyne and C. Peryl (Stuve) Skaggs, step-grandfather Russell Skaggs as well as a brother- in- law, Steve Wooldrik.

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