Barbara Walton Obituary

Barbara E. Walton, nee Pender, age 95, of Crown Point, IN, formerly of Barnum, MN, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family Thursday, July 31, 2025.  Loving wife of the late Bruce W. Walton.  Devoted mother of Gary Walton, Deborah (Tony) Konieska, Douglas Walton, Stacey (James) Vadas, Barbara (David) Stranko, and Robert (Melissa) Walton.  Cherished grandmother of Tymon (Nicole), Matthew, Krysta, Anna (Brandon) Leavitt, Thomas (fiancée Sierra Offerson), Jocelyn (Dan) Axtell, Christine (fiancé Kyle Tiikenen), Bryant (Lacy), Jeffrey, Kevin (Amanda), Shauna (fiancé Christopher T. Peterson), Spencer, and Brianna; great-grandmother of 14.  Dearest sister of David (Beverly) Pender, the late Douglas (late Turnice) Pender, late Frances (Marshall) Evans, and late Daniel Pender.  Also survived by her watchful companion Zelda, her Italian Greyhound.  Kind aunt and great-aunt of many nieces, nephews, and beloved cousins.  Preceded in death by her parents Rolf and Alma Pender.  Barbara was an avid gardener, embroiderer, baker, and loved reading.  She was also a school volunteer for many years, Barbara was loved by her family and friends and will be dearly missed.  

Memorial service Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at Immanuel Presbyterian Church (140 W. US Highway 30 Schererville, IN) with Rev. Laurel B. Hamilton officiating.  An inurnment will take place in Minnesota at a later date.  

Arrangements entrusted to Smits Funeral Home 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30/Pleasant Springs Ln.), Dyer, IN. For further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guest book at www.SMITSFH.com