Barbara Jane Hipp, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. She was born Aug 30, 1964 in Appleton, WI to Eugene and Charlotte (Leonhardt) Hipp.
Barb was known and deeply loved for her kindness and generosity. She gave freely of her resources, always finding ways to help those in need. Her sense of humor brought laughter and comfort, even in difficult moments. Above all, Barb's warmth and friendliness made everyone she met feel welcomed and valued. Her slate has been wiped clean.
Barbara is survived by her children, Travis; Lindsey (Benjamin) Avila; Brandon (Ashley); grandchildren: Mason, Aiden, Charles, and Dawson Hipp, Ben, Yovani, Amir, Alena Avila, mother, Charlotte Hipp; brothers and sisters: Beverly Schwahert, Bob(Carolyn), Tom(Julie), Lee(Barb) Howe, Jim(Eva), Ken, Debbi(Vince) Mihalek, Timm(Robin), Natalie(Steve) Heaney. She was preceded in death by her father, Eugene Hipp; sisters: Ellen Irwin, Susan Howe and Patti Deangelis and nephews; Christopher Howe and Christopher Hipp.
In lieu of flowers donations to the local Salvation Army would be appreciated.
Visitation for Barbara will be held at Valley Funeral Home located at 2211 N Richmond St, Appleton, WI 54911 on 29 December at 1000 followed by a service at 1100.
Barb was known and deeply loved for her kindness and generosity. She gave freely of her resources, always finding ways to help those in need. Her sense of humor brought laughter and comfort, even in difficult moments. Above all, Barb's warmth and friendliness made everyone she met feel welcomed and valued. Her slate has been wiped clean.
Barbara is survived by her children, Travis; Lindsey (Benjamin) Avila; Brandon (Ashley); grandchildren: Mason, Aiden, Charles, and Dawson Hipp, Ben, Yovani, Amir, Alena Avila, mother, Charlotte Hipp; brothers and sisters: Beverly Schwahert, Bob(Carolyn), Tom(Julie), Lee(Barb) Howe, Jim(Eva), Ken, Debbi(Vince) Mihalek, Timm(Robin), Natalie(Steve) Heaney. She was preceded in death by her father, Eugene Hipp; sisters: Ellen Irwin, Susan Howe and Patti Deangelis and nephews; Christopher Howe and Christopher Hipp.
In lieu of flowers donations to the local Salvation Army would be appreciated.
Visitation for Barbara will be held at Valley Funeral Home located at 2211 N Richmond St, Appleton, WI 54911 on 29 December at 1000 followed by a service at 1100.
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