Barbara Dianne Venema Obituary

It is with sadness that the passing of Barbara Dianne Venema (Grand Rapids, Minnesota) is shared. Barbara, born on July 23, 1948, passed away on September 20, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Albert Kent and June Kent; her husband William Venema; her son Mark Richardson; and her niece Shelly Brooke.

She is survived by: her daughter Lori Olson (Ron) of Willmar; her grandchildren, Marissa, Mitchel, Meghan and Ryan; and her siblings, Sandy Tulek (Jim) of Grand Rapids, Kevin Kent (Sharon) of Warba and Nancy Jimenez (John) of Grand Rapids. She is also survived by seven great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchild.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Barbara's memory to St. Croix Hospice.