Barbara D. Urban, age 75, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at her residence in Hayward, WI. She was born January 27, 1943 in Chicago, IL the daughter of John and Charlotte (Cumming) Dugan. She was united in marriage to Joseph Max Urban on September 2, 1980 in Hayward.

Barbara’s fun spirit and sassy personality will be greatly missed. She enjoyed reading and old movies, especially movies starring John Wayne.

Barbara was most proud of being a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was extremely grateful and proud of her family.

She is survived by her beloved husband, Joseph of Hayward; her children, Natalie (Jim) Grisham of Baldwin, MS, Nadine Urban of New Lennox, IL, Brian (Laura) Kosek of Chicago, IL, John Kosek of Chicago, IL, Char (Patrick) Barton of La Crosse, WI, Dawn (Dennis) Taylor of Sandstone, MN, and Joseph (Nikki) Urban of Hayward, WI; her grandchildren, Morgan (Cole), Amanda, Jamie (Matthew), Sarah, Brianna, Lauren, Emily, Amber and James; her great-grandson, Gabriel; and many nieces, nephews and dear friends.

In addition to her parents, Barbara is preceded in death by her siblings, John, James, Catherine and Mary Ellen.

A memorial service will be held at 6:00 P.M. on Friday, December 14, 2018 at Hayward Funeral Home, 15571 W County Highway B, where visitation will be held from 4:00 P.M. until the hour of the service. Interment will be held privately.

Last Update: Dec 19, 2018 10:53 am CST