Barbara Brunken's obituary , Passed away on February 6, 2026 in Lincoln, Nebraska

Barbara Brunken

August 1, 1936 - February 6, 2026 (89 years old)

Lincoln, Nebraska

Barbara Brunken's obituary , Passed away on February 6, 2026 in Lincoln, Nebraska

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Volzke Funeral Home

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Barbara Brunken

August 1, 1936 - February 6, 2026 (89 years old)

Lincoln, Nebraska

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Barbara Brunken Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Barbara Brunken (Lincoln, Nebraska), who passed away on February 6, 2026, at the age of 89, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Barbara Brunken to show support.

As Barbara departs from this earthly realm, her essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Barbara may no longer walk beside us, her spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Barbara leaves behind.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Frederick Ninneman and Lydia Ninneman (Heizenrader); her former husband Jan Perrin; and her husband Donald Brunken. She is survived by: her daughter Deborah Schellhorn (Myron) of Lincoln, Nebraska; her cousin Paula Holdren (Chris) of Littleton, CO; Zack Holdren (Ghia) of Highland Ranch, CO..

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Volzke Funeral Home



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Friedens Lutheran Church
540 D St, Lincoln, NE 68502

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