Barbara Wichgers Obituary
The world bids farewell to Barbara Wichgers of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, departing on May 7, 2026 at the age of 97. Barbara leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Barbara Wichgers to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Edward Koerschner and Hildegarde Koerschner (Freudenberg); her husband Jerome Howard Wichgers; and her siblings, Rosemary Higgins, Loretta Plevak, Ann Grede, Edward and John.
She is survived by: her sons, Bill (Barbara Bowen) of Bainbridge Island, WA, Tom (Maria) of Harker Heights, TX and Joel (Kim) of Urbana, IA.; her grandchildren, Nicole Wichgers, Pamela Osterhout (Alan), Christopher, John Carlos and Javier Wichgers; her great grandchild Tova Osterhout; her brothers, Frederick Koerschner (Fran) and William Kerschner (Phyllis); and her sisters-in-law, Mary Ann and Jeanette. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
