Barbara Houtman

Barbara Houtman obituary

Barbara Houtman

Upcoming Events

Sep

13

Service

5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Trinity Family of Faith Lutheran Church

16928 Evans Road, Bonner Springs, KS 66012

Send Flowers

Only 4 days left for delivery to next service.

Barbara Houtman Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Highland Park Funeral Home and Crematory on Sep. 5, 2025.

Publish in a newspaper

Barbara Houtman, age 92, passed away on September 3rd, 2025. She was born in Kansas City, Kansas to Herman E. Brauer and Pearl E. (Dearinger) Brauer. She graduated from Washington High School in 1951. She married Alvin Houtman on June 7th, 1955. She worked at Colgate-Palmolive before devoting her energy to raising her five children.

Barbara loved reading, traveling as well as attending the activities of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers and sisters, and other cherished family members.

Her survivors include Phyllis Janeczko, Ruth & Phil Woodford, Don Houtman, Linda & Tim Johnson, Sharon & Dennis Herman, 16 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren.

A memorial will be held on Saturday, September 13th, 2025, at 5:00pm at the Trinity Family of Faith Lutheran Church, at 16908 Evans Rd. Basehor, KS 66007. Private burial services will take place at Highland Park Funeral Home.

The family request that in lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Trinity Family Learning Center Daycare or Alzheimer's Disease Research.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

How to support Barbara's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Barbara Houtman's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Upcoming Events

Sep

13

Service

5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Trinity Family of Faith Lutheran Church

16928 Evans Road, Bonner Springs, KS 66012

Send Flowers

Only 4 days left for delivery to next service.