Barbara Gauger Obituary

We bid farewell to Barbara Gauger of Oaktown, Indiana, born in Alva, Oklahoma, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 24, 2026 at the age of 67. Barbara touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was loved and cherished by many people including: her children, Ryan Galligan, Aleah Adams (Gary), Katie Williams (Clint) and Meaghan Watjen (James); her grandchildren, Kara Opell (Brandon), Kolton, Aiden, Ava Galligan, Lane, Cooper Adams, Cohen, Paislee, Finn Williams, Nolan Licon, Edison and Vada Watjen; her great grandchildren, Adeline Sechrest, Amiaya, Annalise and Harlan Opell; her siblings, Mary Ellen Crismore, Michelle Siewers (Nick) and Denis Galligan; her brother-in-law Doug Helderman; her parents, William Galligan and Gloria Galligan; her siblings, Denise Sparrow, Kathleen Helderman and Sean Galligan; her brother-in-law Randy Crismore; and her nephews, Brad Crismore and Michael Galligan. She was also cherished by nieces and nephews.