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Barbara Calbaum Obituary

Calbaum, Barbara E. (Nee Dunn) Passed away October 19, 2008, following a long illness. A graduate of Shorewood High School and a longtime resident of Seville, Ohio, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Gary Calbaum. Barbara is survived by 4 step-children, Barbara (Len) Deltgen of Milwaukee, WI, Cindy Calbaum of Escalante, UT, Pamela (Robert) Jackson of Pewaukee, WI, and Mike (Laurie) Calbaum of Delafield, WI; a daughter, Mikki (Mark) McClure of Oconomowoc, WI; 10 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; a sister Margaret (Robert) Kilb of Wauwatosa, WI; a brother, David (Virginia) Dunn of Vinton, IA; and 6 nieces and nephews. Per Barbara's wishes, no services will be held. The family suggests memorials to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Oct. 26, 2008.

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