Barbara Sheehan Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Barbara Sheehan of Unionville, Missouri, born in Tama, Iowa, whose life came to an end on February 19, 2026 at the age of 81, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Barbara Sheehan to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Herb Mathes and Levina Mathes; her brothers, Sonny Mathes (Bev), Bill Mathes (Marlene) and Karlen Mathes (Sue); her nephews, Rob, Kevin and Eric Mathes; her in-laws, George and Mary Sheehan; and her siblings-in-law, Opal Butler, Margaret Salisbury, Shirley Myers (Robert), Melvin Sheehan (RuthAnn) and Gerald Sheehan (Marjorie).
She is survived by: her husband Dennie Sheehan; her children, Michael Sheehan (Nancy) of Unionville, MO and Kimberly Nitsche (Troy) of Smithville, MO.; her grandchildren, Jenna Lawson (Dalton), Jarin Nitsche (Sarah), Keltin Nitsche (Adelyn) and Trevin Nitsche; her great grandchildren, Case Lawson and Oaklen Lawson; her sister Jody Ferguson; her sister-in-law Janet Stout; and her nieces, Tammy Sheehan and Denise Spencer. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Putnam County Genealogy Society and entrusted to Thomas Funeral Home, 709 S. 27th Street, Unionville, MO 63565.
