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Barbara Bain Obituary
Barbara Bain, age 91, passed away January 17, 2024. She was born May 4, 1932 to Chris and Irene (Meggers) Larson. Barbara graduated from Logan High School and shortly after moved to Council Bluffs to raise her family.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Dana Bain; and her brothers.
Barbara is survived by her sons, Don Dixon (Jamie Mills), Danny Bain, Garvin (Melissa) Bain, Tim (Cheryl) Bain; ex-daughter-in-law, Monica Dixon; grandchildren and great grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends.
Visitation will be held 5:00 - 7:00 PM at Hoy Kilnoski Funeral Home on Thursday, January 25, 2024.
Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 AM at Hoy Kilnoski Funeral Home on Friday, January 26, 2024. Final resting place at Avoca, IA Cemetery. The family will direct memorials.
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