Barbara Lee Lowney, 90, passed away peacefully at the house of her daughter and son-in-law on Thursday, August 21, 2025. She was born in Door County on February 26, 1935, the daughter of the late Leslie and Dorothy (nee: Christensen) Wickman.

On August 26, 1961 she was united in marriage to the love of her life, Robert James Lowney who preceded her in death in1978. Barbara was a 1959 graduate of St. Luke's Hospital School of Nursing. She spent her entire nursing career at St. Luke's Hospital. Barbara was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, R.I.N.G. and a Brewer and Packer fan. She enjoyed pampering and taking care of her family.

Surviving are her three children, Lori Ann (Dave) Carroll, of Kenosha, Vicki Lowney, and Kevin (Jessi) Lowney, all of Racine; four grandchildren, Adam Childers, of Kenosha, Brandon Childers, of Racine, Nora Lowney, and Olivia Lowney, both of Racine. In addition to her parents, Leslie and Dorothy Wickman, and her beloved husband, Robert, Barbara was preceded in death by her cousin, Delores Peterson.

Service Details

Her Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1533 Erie Street, at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, August 29 ^th . Visitation will be in the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the Mass.

Memorial Suggestions

For those wishing, memorials can be directed to either R.I.N.G., St. Joseph Catholic Church, or your favorite charity.

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