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Barbara Jean Lundberg was born March 5, 1947 to Arthur and Inez Stoltenow in Oakes, ND.

She was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church and attended school in Oakes until her family moved to Litchfield, MN her freshman year of high school. She graduated with honors from Litchfield High School in 1965. She attended Moorhead State University and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Education in 1969. It was there that she met the love of her life, Larry. During her summers, Barb worked at Yellowstone National Park, Madden’s in Brainerd, MN, and FargoLand Bank in West Fargo. She began her teaching career in Litchfield teaching fourth grade.

On June 26, 1970, Barb was united in marriage to Larry Wayne Lundberg at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Litchfield and was blessed with two children, Jennifer and Erik. The couple moved to Chisago City and began working in the Chisago Lakes School District. Barb taught a combined 34 years in grades four and five.

Barb enjoyed reading, volunteering, church circle, wine club, camping, fishing, playing cards, traveling, shopping, and then shopping some more. She was an avid fan of the Minnesota Vikings and the Minnesota Twins. She always looked forward to getting together with her many friends and cherished family get-togethers. Barb also loved cheering on her grandchildren in their many activities and playing with her grand pets.

Barb passed away peacefully at home after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her husband and children, on Wednesday, September 25, 2024.

She is survived by her husband Larry Lundberg, of Chisago City; children Jennifer Hillstrom (Brad Hovland) of Stillwater, Erik (Stephanie) Lundberg of Marshall;  four grandchildren Karter and Karson Hillstrom and Whitney and Avery Lundberg, along with bonus granddaughter Olivia Hovland.

Barb was preceded in death by her parents; Arthur and Inez Stoltenow; father-in-law Laurel Lundberg, and mother-in-law Inez Lundberg.

Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, October 4, 2024 at Zion Lutheran Church in Chisago City, MN with visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at Chisago Memorial Park in Chisago City, MN.  Food will be served following the service. 

Memorials can be made to Zion Church Altar Guild or Organ Fund. Arrangements by Grandstrand Funeral Home in Lindstrom, Minnesota.  Condolences may be expressed online at www.grandstrandfh.com

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