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1940
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2017
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Barbara Masgai Obituary
Barbara Ann (Lens) Masgai, 76, of Sioux Falls, SD, died peacefully at home with her family by her side after losing her battle with multiple myeloma. Barbara was born December 20, 1940 in Marshall, MN to Frank and Gertrude Lens. She married John Masgai on February 9, 1963 at St. Joseph Cathedral in Sioux Falls.
Barbara is survived by her loving husband: John, of fifty-four years; three beloved children: Deb (Mark) Boyd of Sioux Falls, SD, Mary (Bernie) Walter of Burnsville, MN, Michael (Martha) Masgai of Crooks, SD; six grandchildren; her sisters: Delores (Vince) Madsen, Fran (the late Rich) McNeely, Lorraine (the late Bud) Anderson; her brothers: John (Elizabeth) Lens; Charles (Lollie) Lens; as well as many loving relatives and friends. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Gertrude, and her sister, Donna (Pal) Picchiette.
She deeply loved her family and was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and will be greatly missed.
Visitation will begin at 10:30 AM Saturday, the 4th at Holy Spirit Catholic Church with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM. A complete obituary is available at barnett-lewis.com.
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Sheryl Engler
February 3, 2017
So very sorry for your loss.
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