Barbara Gens Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Barbara Gens of Appleton, Minnesota. Barbara, born on August 2, 1943, passed away on July 20, 2026. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Barbara Gens to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Reuben Brustuen and Avis Brustuen; her husband David Gens; and her stepdaughter Karen. She is survived by: her daughters, Jennifer Gibson (Lance) and Mari Gibson-Mithun (Scott); her stepdaughters, Laura Newberger and Andrea Carter; her daughters, Maria "Lupe" Steigauf (Don) and Tania Tilesi (Albert Grim); her grandchildren, Megan, Michael, Shayne, Eric (Jessica), Amanda, Margaret, Stephanie, Nicole and Zianya; and her sister Kari Paulson (Steve). She is also survived by 8 great-grandchildren.
