Barbara Jean Raper Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2023-03-11T17:00:00
End: 2023-03-11T19:00:00
Location: Allen Funeral Home and Crematory

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Barbara Jean Raper of Osceola, Indiana, born in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, who passed away at the age of 71, on March 5, 2023. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Robert Elling and Mary Elling (Bucek); her husband Larry Ross Raper; and her brother Brad. She is survived by: her sons, Matthew Raper (Amanda) of Granger, IN and Brandon Raper (Michelle) of Eagan, MN; her grandchildren, Madison, Bradon, Alana and Keegan; her brother Bob Elling (Merribeth) of Ticonderoga, N. Y.; her sister-in-law Tracy Elling; and her nieces, Kate, Julie and Emily.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Barb's memory may be made to Goshen Center for Cancer Care.

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Allen Funeral Home and Crematory

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March 10, 2023

Shay Burris wrote a sympathy message

“I am honored to have met Miss Barbara and to have had the opportunity to care for her several times during her final weeks. She affected me in a way I won't soon forget as well as the loving care you all provided for her. Peace and blessings to you all ❤️”

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