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Barbara Utroska Obituary
Barbara J. Utroska
July 30, 1933-January 30, 2022
CLINTON-Barbara J. Utroska, 88, of Clinton passed away Sunday, January 30, 2022 at MercyOne - Clinton surrounded by her family.
Funeral Services will be 11:00 am, Thursday, February 3, 2022 at the Clinton Chapel Snell-Zornig Funeral Homes & Crematory. Burial will be in the Clinton Lawn Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed by visiting her obituary at www.snellzornig.com.
Barbara Jane Swanson was born July 30, 1933 in Clinton, Iowa, the daughter of John and Queenie (Donmeyer) Swanson. She was a 1951 graduate of Clinton High School. She married Jack Utroska on July 19, 1953 in Clinton, Iowa; he preceded her in death on May 2, 2021.
Barb worked as an operator for Northwestern Bell for 6 year and then as a typist for Nielsen's Clearing House for 12 years. She was a member of the Community Congregational Church in Clinton and was a homemaker who loved to be home taking care of her family. She was an avid card player and enjoyed trips to the casino.
She is survived by her two daughters: Jane (John) Lawler of DeWitt, Iowa and Kathy (Steve) Thornton of Fairfield, Iowa; four grandchildren: Eric (Emily) Thornton of Wilton, Iowa, Mark (Amber) Thornton of Fairfield, Iowa, Hanna (Dan) Willmer of Verona, Wisconsin and Ian (Nikki) Lawler of Carpinteria, California; and eight great grandchildren: Chloe, Connor, Colin, Luke, Lauren, Sam, Eli and Malachi.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, 6 brothers and 7 sisters.
Memorials may be made to Mercy Hospice.
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Debra Lyon
February 2, 2022
Hey Kathy:
Just a quick note to let you know that Jeff and I send our condolences to you and your family. We are thinking and praying that God will wrap his arms around you as you grieve this loss. Reflect on the many memories that I know you had with your mother. God Bless.
Tim and Loralee Malone.
February 1, 2022
So sorry to hear. Very sweet lady. Went to Casino River Boat with her and Jeanne, her Sister And my Mother-in-law.RIP.
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