Calmes, Barbara

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• Obituary: 29 Dec 2007; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
Barbara Irwin, 49, Green Bay, died peacefully Thursday, December 27, 2007. She was born February 10, 1958, in Appleton, to Frank J. and Helen (Woods) Calmes. Barbara graduated from Appleton East High School. On October 24, 1998, she was united in marriage to John C. Irwin in Appleton. She enjoyed watching "Little House on the Prairie," fishing, collecting angels and she received a yellow belt in Tae Kwon Do. Barbara also enjoyed music, the Green Bay Packers and ballroom dancing.
Survivors include her husband, John; her mother, Helen (Woods) Calmes, Appleton; six brothers and sisters and their spouses: Michael (Gennie) Calmes, Patricia (Allen) Koivula, Frank (Barbara) Calmes, Kathleen (Dennis) Van Boxtel, Sharon (Stuart) Howard, Linda Calmes; a step-son, Thomas Irwin, Green Bay; many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her father, Frank J. Calmes; a brother, Robert; a sister, Ellen.
Friends may call at Blaney Funeral Home, 1521 Shawano Ave., Green Bay, from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday. There will be a Parish Wake Service at 7 p.m. Sunday. Friends may also call at St. Willebrord Catholic Church, 209 S. Adams St., Green Bay, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Monday. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the church with the Rev. Kenneth DeGroot O.Praem officiating.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in her name. To send online condolences, please go to www.BlaneyFuneralHome.com .
"When you think of me, smile."

Barbara married Irwin, John C. [Group Sheet]