Barbara Ann Deines Obituary
The memory of Barbara Ann Deines (Wakeeney, Kansas), who passed away on April 21, 2025 at the age of 76, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Barbara Ann Deines to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Frederick Sahlfeld and Lucille Sahlfeld (Ochs); her in-laws, Herbert and Elma Deines; her brothers, Ed and Gregory Sahlfeld; and her siblings-in-law, Bill Sirles, Mary Ann and Jan Sahlfeld.
She is survived by: her husband Merlin Deines; her children, Tricia Petz (Brian) of Newton, KS, Brad Deines (Tava) of Ellis, KS, Christa Swartz (Rian) of Haven, KS and Dusty Deines of Inman, KS.; her grandchildren, Dylan, Bryson, Trystan Petz, Brayden, Bentley Deines, Cooper and Walker Swartz; and her siblings, Bob Sahlfeld of Beloit, KS, Deanne Sirles of Glen Allen, VA, Richard Sahlfeld (Gail) of Prairie Village, KS, Jeanette Black (Larry) of Nocona, TX, Jerry Sahlfeld of Salina, KS, Steve Sahlfeld (Cindy) and Stan Sahlfeld (Marianne) of Beloit, KS. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, and cherished friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Barb's honor to the 'Kansas Veterans' Cemetery at WaKeeney' or for 'Mass intentions', and should be addressed to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th St., WaKeeney, KS 67672.
