Barbara A. Earney age 86 of Wausaukee, passed away peacefully Tuesday June 16, 2026, at Aurora Medical Center-Bay Area. She was born in Wausaukee, WI on June 9, 1940, on Thompson road at the family home; daughter of the late John and Anna (Czech) Wielock. After her family relocated first to Chicago and later to Cicero, Illinois, she met the love of her life, Victor. The couple was united in marriage in 1958 in Corinth, Mississippi, and made their home in Cicero, Illinois and were blessed with two children, Vincent and Linda. Barbara devoted many years to being a homemaker before beginning her career with Speedway/Thor Power Tool Company and later at Madigan’s Clothing Distribution Center. Following her move to Brookfield, Illinois, she retired and lovingly cared for her two grandsons, traveling 44 miles each day, rain or shine, for nearly ten years. She eventually returned to Wausaukee, where she found great joy in her new home and the simple pleasures of life. She enjoyed gardening, canning, and taking trips to the casino with her brother-in-law, Tate, while creating countless cherished memories with family and friends. Barbara was known for her gift of conversation and especially loved talking on the phone, watching her favorite soap operas, visiting the casino, and spending quality time socializing with those she held dear.
Barbara is survived by her husband, Victor; daughter, Linda (Chris) Cocanig; cherished grandsons and their wives: Alexander (Abbie) and Eric (Emily); siblings: Patricia Patrick and Veronica (Dennis) Vrany; brother-in-law, Nathaniel Olive; and many nieces, nephews and the grandpups, Brewer and Moxxie. She was preceded in death by her son, Vincent; sister, Frances Olive; and brothers-in-law, Tate Earney and Charles Patrick.
Visitation was Saturday June 20, 2026, at Roubal Funeral Home from 10am until 11:40am with Mass at St. Augustine Catholic Church at 12:00 p.m.(noon). Father Ben Johnson officiated. Burial took place in Evergreen Cemetery, Wausaukee. Roubal Funeral Home in Wausaukee is assisting Barbara’s family with arrangements.
