Barbara Dequaine

Barbara Dequaine, 85, Abrams, died surrounded by her family Wednesday morning, July 31, 2024, at Good Shepherd Meadow Wood. S She was born Nov. 13, 1938, to George and Agnes (VandenHuevel) VanBeynen. Barb grew up in Green Bay where she graduated Green Bay East with the class of 1958. On June 21, 1958, she married her high school sweetheart, Kenneth Dequaine, in Green Bay, and together they had nine children. Following their marriage, they lived in Denmark and Allouez before moving to Abrams in 1979 where they owned and operated a farm. She loved spending time with family and found joy in little things. Barb had a great sense of humor and enjoyed making others laugh. She had a zest for music, especially playing her harmonica. Survivors are their eight children, Ken “Butch” (Chris), Pam (Jim) Manders, Todd (Stacey), Tom (Billi), Paul (Jody), Kathy (Mark) Schreiber, Andy (Stacy) and Dean (Sarah); 20 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two brothers, John (Ayleen) and Tom (Dorothy) VanBeynen; and two brothers-in-law, Darrel and Dale (Colleen) Dequaine. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Ken Dequaine; her parents; daughter, Jackie; grandson, Justin Dequaine; in-laws, Raymond and Florence Dequaine; and nephews. Reese Dequaine and Tommy VanBeynen. Visitation will be after 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, at St. Maximilian Catholic Church Kolbe until the time of services. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 12:30 p.m. at the church with the Rev. Fr. Francis Nusi officiating. Burial will follow later in the day in St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery, Stiles. Jones Funeral Service in Oconto Falls is serving the Dequaine family. The Dequaine family would like to thank Good Shepherd Meadow Wood and Moments Hospice and all past caregivers for the care and concern shown Barb during their time together.