Barbara K. (Mckinney) Abben

Barbara K. (McKinney) Abben, 59, of Waterloo, passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, April 22, 2022.  She was born March 17, 1963, in Waterloo, daughter of Ray and Grace (Bonordon) McKinney.  Barbara married Dirk Abben on May 12, 2012.  She worked at Medico & Walmart. Barbara loved music and dancing, especially with her dad.  She enjoyed sewing, cross stitch and cooking.  Barbara grew up on a farm and had a horse which led to lifelong love of them.  Above all else, she cherished being a mother and grandmother and was fiercely protective of her children.

Barbara was preceded in death by her father.  She is survived by her husband; mother, Grace, of Janesville; brother, Rusty, of Janesville; stepchildren: Trinity (Raelyn Litterer) Abben, Denise Abben and Katrina Abben all of Waterloo; 2 grandchildren: Kellen and Shilo Abben; and many friends and family members including her beloved Tenth Souls Motorcycle Club.

Barbara's memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, April 29, 2022 at Dahl-Van Hove-Schoof Funeral Home of Cedar Falls with an hour of visitation prior.  Memorials may be directed to her family and condolences left at www.DahlFuneralHome.com .