- Born on: September 20, 1922
- Departed on: February 3, 2008
Barbara Jean Fleener
Barbara J. Fleener, 85, of Iowa City, IA died Sunday February 3, 2008, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. A Private Family Graveside Memorial will be held at a later date at the Newton Union Cemetery in Newton, IA. Barbara was born September 20, 1922, in Colfax, IA to Frank and Irene (Cross) Neal. She married her high school sweetheart Arthur Slatkoski and nine years later divorced. She moved to Newton where she briefly worked for the Maytag Company and met Delmar L. Fleener. They were married on May 15, 1954 and started a family. Barbara was a great homemaker, enjoyed sewing and cooking for her family. She will be remembered as a wonderful mother and grandmother. Barbara is survived by her son Robert (Katie) Slatkoski, a daughter Jan (Kenneth) Caldwell, grandson Ken (Becky) Caldwell, great-grandson Logan Caldwell, sister Gloria Turney, and sister-in-law Jean Neal. Her parents, husband Delmar, a son Jon, and a brother Frank, precede her in death. Memorials may be given in Barbara''s name by donor''s choice.