WI - Barbara entered the fullness of Eternal Life on December 3, 2025, at the age of 78. Beloved wife of the late Dennis Franecki. Loving mother of Joseph (Amanda Seligman) Franecki and David Franecki. Proud grandmother of Sophonisba Franecki, Thea Franecki, and Michael Bai. Dear sister of Victoria Otto, Karen Hanson, Sandra Miller, Katherine Turner, the late Nancy Johns, the late Sue Oleson, the late Cindy Hanson, the late David Hanson, the late Jeff Hanson, and the late John Hanson. Further survived by other loving relatives and friends.

Barbara was dedicated to anything she did in her life. A graduate of Marquette University, she had a career as a Medical Technologist, a role in which she enjoyed teaching and helping her colleagues. As a wife and mother, she was devoted to her sons and grandchildren. She was an accomplished seamstress. She also took up painting, which she greatly enjoyed, and created many beautiful art pieces that her family cherishes.

Private family interment will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery in Milwaukee, WI.