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Grafton, NE resident, Barbara Jean Hoagland, 68, passed away suddenly Wednesday, April 6, 2016, at her home in Grafton, NE. A celebration of her life will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 9, 2016, at Sutton Memorial Chapel in Sutton, NE with Pastor Mary Scott officiating. Inurnment will take place at a later date. No visitation, cremation has taken place. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family to be designated at a later date. Barbara was born on October 16, 1947 in Hastings, NE to Francis and Arlis (Serr) Rolfes. She was the oldest of four children. Her childhood was spent helping at the family tavern in Sutton, NE. Barbara attended Sutton Public School and graduated in 1965. She then attended art schools in Chicago, IL and Denver, CO. In 1967, she married Galen Hoagland and to this union were born two children: Tracy and Nick. Barbara had a passion for art and was well known for her paintings. She loved the outdoors and portrayed this in her artwork. Barbara was an avid Barry Manilow and Neil Diamond fan. She especially enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. She spent approximately 20 years working as a case worker at the Lincoln Correctional Center until she retired in 2010. Upon retirement she moved to Grafton, NE where she resided until her death. She is survived by her children, Tracy (Todd) Stutzman of Lincoln, NE; Nick (Brenda) Hoagland of Marianna, FL; grandson, Reid Stutzman of Lincoln,NE; step-grandchildren, Daryan Hoagland; Drex Hoagland; Lindsay Mack; T.J. Stutzman and five step great-grandchildren; brothers, Rich (Darlene) Rolfes of Tampa, FL; Tom (Barb) Rolfes of Lincoln, NE; sister-in-law, Cheri Rolfes of Sutton,NE; and numerous nieces, nephews and a lifetime of friends and family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Francis and Arlis Rolfes; brother, Jim Rolfes and special friend, Chuck Hulse.

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Barbara Jean Hoagland

October 16, 1947 - April 6, 2016

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October 16, 1947 - April 6, 2016

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