Obituary of Barbara Jean Akert

Barbara Jean Akert, 67, died February 10, 2020 in Monument, Colorado.She was born November 17, 1952 in Kearney, Nebraska to Ronald and Joan (Lawrence) Luth.Barbara was baptized at St. James Catholic Church in Kearney, Nebraska.She attended Kearney High School, class of 1971, then attended Kearney State College, graduating with a B.S. in History and Education.Barbara married Wayne Akert on May 14, 1977 at St. James Catholic Church and to that union one son was born, Mark Akert.She and her family moved to Colorado in 1995.Barbara is preceded in death by her parents; and sister, Sue Fitzgerald. She is survived by her loving husband, Wayne of Monument, CO; her son, Mark (Melissa) Akert of Pearland, TX; granddaughters, Audrey, Kayla, Nora and Ruby. She is also survived by her siblings, Sherry (Mick) Maassen of Mason City, IA, Rick (Gwen) Luth of Kearney, NE, Rhonda (Ivan) Stones of Kearney, NE, Mike Luth of Omaha, NE, Jeff Luth of Kearney, NE and Mary (Greg) Anderson of Littleton, CO; brother-in-law, J.R. (Nancy) Akert; sister-in-law, Jolene McGinnis; and by many dear nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews.Memorial Service, 10:30AM, Thursday, July 16, 2020, St. James Catholic Church, 3801 Avenue A, Kearney, Nebraska 68847. Events Memorial Service Thursday, July 16, 2020 10:30AM St. James Catholic Church 3801 Avenue A Kearney, NE 68847