Barbara Jo Kravanja

Barbara Jo Kravanja, age 53, died peacefully Friday, June 18, 2010 at her home surrounded by her family.Barb was born December 18, 1956 in Sioux Falls, SD to Dale & Joanne (Benson) DeWitte. On July 11, 1975 she married Jozef Kravanja. While their kids were growing up, Barb stayed home with them and took care of them. She enjoyed every minute of it and had a tremendous love for her family and friends. To those who loved her, "Sit Long, Talk Much, Laugh A Lot."She is survived by her husband Jozef; daughters, Crystal, Natasha and Viktoria Kravanja all of Winona; grandson, Viktor Kravanja; dog, Duke; brothers and sisters, Chris (Sharon) DeWitte, Tracey (Robert) Benedict, Julie (Raymond) Benedict, Tammey DeWitte, Anita (Dennis) Cisewski, Jack (Vickie) DeWitte all of Winona, and many nieces, nephews and close friends.Barb was preceded in death by her parents; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Viktor and Manola Kravanja; and a nephew, Tyler Cisewski. A Celebration of Barb's life will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, June 24 at Hoff Funeral & Cremation Service - Hansen Goodview Chapel. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home and also one hour prior to the service on Thursday. Please share a memory of Barb on her online guestbook and view her video tribute when it becomes available.
Tribute video can be found at: videos.lifetributes.com/145939