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Barbara Ann "Barb" Osterman

1946 - 2026

Barbara Ann "Barb" Osterman obituary, 1946-2026, Cambridge, Mn

BORN

1946

DIED

2026

FUNERAL HOME

Carlson-Lillemoen Funeral Home and Cremation Services

311 Ashland St S

Cambridge, Minnesota

Barbara Osterman Obituary

Barbara "Barb" Ann Osterman, age 79, of Cambridge, MN, passed away on January 8, 2026 at United Hospital in St. Paul.

Barb was born in Aitkin, MN to Howard and Ann Pickles on April 13, 1946. She graduated from McGregor High School in 1964. After graduation, Barb landed her first job as a secretary in Minneapolis. Later she met Keith Osterman and they were married in 1966 and together they had one child.

After retiring in 2023, Barb enjoyed spending time golfing, crocheting, tending her flowers and spending time with her dogs. She was just a great mom.

She was preceded in death by her parents Howard and Ann Pickles; husband Keith; and brother Mike.

She is survived by son David; brother Howie; sister Bonnie (Duane) Carlson; sisters-in-law Marilyn Stahl and Nancy Osterman; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Memorial Service 11 AM, Tuesday, January 13, 2025 at Round Lake Presbyterian Church in McGregor, MN. Visitation one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment in the Round Lake Presbyterian Cemetery.

Condolences at www.carlsonlillemoen.com. Arrangements by Carlson-Lillemoen Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Cambridge.

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

Published by County News Review on Jan. 9, 2026.

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Memorial Events
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Jan

13

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Round Lake Presbyterian Church

16652 Goshawk Street, McGregor, MN 55760

Jan

13

Memorial service

11:00 a.m.

Round Lake Presbyterian Church

16652 Goshawk Street, McGregor, MN 55760

Jan

13

Interment

12:00 p.m.

Round Lake Presbyterian Cemetery

16652 Goshawk Street, McGregor, MN 55760

Funeral services provided by:

Carlson-Lillemoen Funeral Home and Cremation Services

311 Ashland St S, Cambridge, MN 55008

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