BARBARA JEAN HODGE

BARBARA JEAN HODGE

     Barbara Jean Hodge, 82, of Alma Center, WI, passed away Feb. 6, 2024, at the Lakeview Health Center of West Salem, WI.

     She was born Nov. 17, 1941, in Friendship, WI, to Charles and Dorothy Pavlicek.

     Barbara attended Adams-Friendship High School and shortly after graduation, relocated to several places, before residing in Alma Center, WI, where she lived for many years. Barbara married Donald Hodge and had four children, and later divorced.          Barbara had a deep love for animals, particularly birds, dogs and cats. 

     Barbara was a loving mother and is survived by her four children, Helen (Scott) Peterson, Margaret Schmid, Forest (Kathy Thomas) Hodge and Steven (Lynn) Hodge. She also leaves behind many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

     Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Dorothy Pavlicek, and her infant granddaughter. Kaila Hodge.

     A graveside service was held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at the Sechlerville Cemetery in Hixton, WI, officiated by Reverend Terry Marg.