Barbara Homan

Barb Homan, age 94, of Montevideo, Minnesota passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Montevideo. Funeral Service will be held Monday, June 8, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Hope Reformed Church in Montevideo. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Cemetery at 3:00 PM on Monday. Visitation will be Sunday, June 7, 2026 from 1:00 – 4:00 PM at Wing-Bain Funeral Home in Montevideo and will continue Monday at the church one hour prior to the service.

Barbara Jean Homan was born on October 27, 1931, the daughter of Karl and Dorothy (Christianson) Amundson in Montevideo, Minnesota. Growing up, Barb attended Montevideo schools with her two brothers. Before ever meeting Bill, Barb knew from the moment she saw him, she told her best friend, “Someday I’m going to marry that man.” Their official introduction came at Gladys’ Ballroom while roller skating. On October 2, 1949, Barb was united in marriage to William Homan at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Montevideo.

The couple made their home in Montevideo and were blessed with seven children, William, Keith, Kevin, Angela, Todd, Jeanna and Deron. Above all, Barb was a born again, spirit filled Christian. Her faith and family were her essence. Barb was a devoted wife and mother, raising her family in a home filled with love and laughter. She was a wonderful hostess who not only set a beautiful table but filled it with delicious dishes.

Barb and Bill enjoyed a shared interest in sports beginning with Barb participating in cheerleading in high school and later attending sporting events of their grandchildren and rarely missed a high school event. Together they touched and mentored many people. Barb knew the power of prayer and participated in many prayer groups through the years. She also loved to sing, always having a song of praise in her heart. Because of Barb, a choir was started at the Veterans Home. In 1995, Barb had a liver transplant. Her nearly 31 years with a transplanted liver is one of the longest duration in the history of the University of Minnesota liver transplant program and she was the oldest liver transplant recipient at the time of her passing.

Barb enjoyed traveling on trips with Bill all around the world, having a knack to find treasures to bring home. She became a fantastic cook and baker, among everyone’s favorites were her apple pie, baked beans and lefse. Barb loved holidays, birthdays, camping, boating, card games and being at the lake because each activity was centered around being with her beloved family.

Barb is survived by her cherished husband of nearly 77 years, Bill; children, Keith (Mirta) Homan, Kevin (Karla) Homan, Angela Weber, Todd (Toni) Homan, Jeanna King, Deron (Shannon) Homan; daughter-in-law, Jean Homan; eleven grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; as well as other relatives and many dear friends.

Barb was preceded in death by her parents; son, William Homan; son-in-law, Curt Weber; brothers, Donald and Robert.