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1936
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2025
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Barbara Kushner Obituary
August 18, 1936 - March 8, 2025
Funeral services were held at Beth El Cemetery on March 10, 2025, for Barbara Jean Kushner, who died on March 8, at the age of 88.
She was predeceased by her parents, Eva and Meyer Ruback, and brothers, Howard and Norman.
Barbara is survived by her beloved husband, Marshall; children, Karen (Robert Weirich) Kushner, Jill (Mark) Belmont, Kimberly (Matthew) Placzek, and Timothy Kushner; grandchildren, Jessica (Cliff) Smolinsky, Lindsay (Michael Small) Belmont, Colin (Amanda) Belmont, Aaron (Monique) Placzek, Noah Placzek, Phoebe Placzek, Max Kushner, Eva Kushner, and Ben (Sinéad Maguire) Weirich; great-grandchildren, Caden Smolinsky, Aria Smolinsky, Hudson Belmont, Lila Small, and Brooks Placzek. Memorials may be made to the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home or Nebraska AIDS Project.
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Teresa McIntyre
July 2, 2025
Loved her! I miss her wit at the bridge table!
Jane Slezak
April 1, 2025
Barbara was a fun competitor in Bridge. I really enjoyed playing with Barbara and Marshall. May she rest in peace
Dr. Bonnie J Perry Adams
March 21, 2025
Thank you for being a concerned parent while I was blessed with the opportunity to teach them at Columbian School.
Scott sloan
March 20, 2025
I am sorry for your loss.
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