Barb J. Kafka

On April 16, 2024, at the age of 78, Barb Kafka was reunited, for eternity (in heaven) with her husband Denis Kafka, after 36 years apart. Her unexpected passing, although difficult for those who loved her, brought her beautiful life full circle. An incredibly strong woman who always put others before herself.

She was born on June 24, 1945 in Green Bay to the late William and Magdaline (Gerlikowski) Calewarts. Barb was united in marriage on September 11, 1965 to Denis Kafka at St. Bernard Church, Green Bay. They spent 23 years together on earth, prior to Denis’ death on May 7, 1988, raising five daughters who they loved and were so proud of. She was most famously remembered for her beautiful hand embroidered towels. She enjoyed spending time camping, playing cards, especially Sheepshead, playing Sparkle and going to Bingo. Spending time with her family brought her great joy, she was a grandma to all.

Barb is survived by her five daughters; Lynn (Evan) Schoohs, Sue (Kent) Kaphingst, Dawn (Joseph) O’Driscoll, Jodi (Wesley John) Delveaux and Denise (Gene) Dayton, grandchildren; Justin (Jena) Delveaux, Amanda (Travis) Tabalske, Shari Schoohs, Eric Schoohs, Jonathon (Gabrielle) Kaphingst, Matthew (Ashley) Kaphingst, Elizabeth (Riley Dalebroux) Moore, Jesse Moore Jr., Nicole (Oliver Metz) Delveaux, Isaac (Grace Campbell) Delveaux, Grace (Clayton Wertel) Delveaux, Carter Dayton, Sam (Lexi Corrigan) Dayton and Calee Dayton. She is further survived by great grandchildren; Colin, Preston, Monte, Mason, Owen, Miyah, Landon, Saylor and Braelyn, sister, Mary (Jerry) Thompson, brother, Mike (Kathy) Calewarts. sister in law; Jean Minten, brother in law, Larry (Donna) Kafka lifelong friend, Laverne Selner, her dog, Clifford as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Preceding her in death are her parents, her husband Denis, brothers, Wayne (Kay) Calewarts and Randy Calewarts, sisters in law; Mary Mincheski, Laurene Kolarik and Bonnie Gauthier and a niece, Lois Minten.

Family and friends may gather on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at Cotter Funeral Home, 536 County Road R, Denmark from 3:00pm until 6:00pm, with a prayer service to be held at 6:00pm. Visitation will continue at the funeral home on Monday, April 22, from 9:30 to 10:45, with the Mass of Christian Burial to be held at 11:00am at All Saints Catholic Church, 145 St. Claude St., Denmark with burial to take place at All Saints Catholic Church Cemetery.