Barbara Jane Kunkleman

Barbara (Barb) Jane Kunkleman was surrounded by her family as she was called home to meet her heavenly father in the early morning hours of July 30, 2024. She was born July 23, 1950 in Lima, Ohio to the late Paul Everett Ladd and Emma Kathryn (Bridges) Ladd.

On September 16, 1968, she married the love of her life, Larry Kunkleman, who survives in Ellida.

She is survived by her daughters, Lisa (Tom) Sypherd, Kathy (Allan Jr) Hart, Kara (Dave) VanBIbber; grandchildren, Ryan and Kayla Lawrence, Kody (Meghan) Heitz, A.J. (fiancee’ Mikaela Martin) and Braydon Hart, Katie (Caden) Brunner, Kylie and Kegan Swallow; great grandchild Henry Heitz; sister Janet (Lanny) Bailey.

She was also well-loved by her in laws.

Barb is survived by brothers-in-laws, David Kunkleman (Daniel Young), Tim (Kay) Kunkleman , Gregg Kunkleman. Kay Kunkleman truly was another sister to Barb.

Along with her parents, Barb is preceded in death by brothers, Dick and Eddie Ladd, and her brother-in-law, Paul Kunkleman.

Barb has many nieces and nephews who also loved her and visited her often.

Barb was a bus driver for Elida Local School District for over 15 years and then enjoyed her job as a sales associate at JoAnn Fabrics. Barb was quite crafty, and many of her loved ones still have tokens of her affection in the form of homemade gifts. She also got us the best deals! Barb also loved all her fur grandbabies and great-grandbabies, and they were often found sitting with her when we came to visit.

The family will receive friends and family Sunday, August 4, 2024 from 2:00pm – 4:00PM and 6:00PM – 8PM at Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home, Lima, Ohio. On Monday, August 5, 2024 there will be a visitation from 10:30AM to 11:30AM with the funeral service immediately following. Rev. Rich Rakay will be officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Lima, Ohio.

As an option in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Marimor Industries at 2450 Ada Rd, Lima Ohio 45801.

Arrangements handled by Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home. Condolences may be made expressed at www.chamberlainhuckeriede.com.