Barbara Harang
December 02, 2013
Barbara Ann (Kriz) Harang, 61, passed away December 2, 2013 at Pleasantville Nursing Home. She was born June 10, 1952 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Eugene and Ruth Kriz. She graduated from Lake Mills High School in 1970 and the University of Northern Iowa in 1975. Barbara worked for many years as a medical technologist at Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo. She loved to travel, enjoyed sewing, and adored her cats. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family. She was a loving mother and devoted her time caring for her two daughters.
Barbara is survived by her daughters, Kristen (Brad) Holtan and Jenna (Jonathan) Grimm; granddaughters, Avery and Delaney Holtan; brothers, Stephen (Mary) and Kenneth Kriz; and nieces and nephews, Alex, Kevin, Libby, Alyson, and Sophia Kriz. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, December 6, 2013 at Hamilton’s Altoona Funeral Home, 105 4th Street SW. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Charles and Terry Dutcher
12/16/2013
Kristen and Jenna,
We were so sorry to hear about your mother's death. We have so many wonderful memories of our times in Denver as you girls were growing up.
Peace and loving wishes,
Charlie and Terry Dutcher
Christina (Neuendorf) Ehlers
12/06/2013
Kristen and Jenna,
My thoughts and prayers are with you, especially at this difficult hour. Your mom was such a beautiful person, kind and very caring. May you find peace and comfort during this hard time. In Sympathy, Christina
Jule Blanco Boskey
12/05/2013
Barb's intelligence, beauty, and compassion remain alive forever in her legacy of generous and brilliant daughters. While it is natural to grieve this heartfelt loss, we all join you as you also celebrate her life. May you be at peace.
Mona Hanson
12/05/2013
So sad she was captive in the grips of a horrible disease. I met her through her brother Steve & Mary Kriz. God rest her soul & bless all her loved ones.
Julie (kriz) Sanchez
12/05/2013
Dear Kriz-Harang Families.
My heart aches for each of you and Barb. I always adored Barb when I was a child. She was so beautiful and full of life. I pray for her peace in heaven. May your wonderful memories of her sustain you in this time of loss. All my love to all. Julie
Angie Buman
12/04/2013
I'm sorry to hear about your Mom's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Buman Family
Kerri Keyte
12/04/2013
Kristen and Jenna - Our thoughts and prayers are with your families. Let us know if we can help in any way.
Keyte Family
Jeff Wendel
12/04/2013
Kristen,
I'm sorry to hear about your Mom's passing and have been thinking about you and your family. Peace be with you and her. Jeff Wendel