
Barbara Ann Gagnebin, 92, of Plevna, died January 30, 2025, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born September 19, 1932, in Abbyville, to Wayne and Mildred (Waddle) Dunn.
Barbara graduated from Abbyville High School. She worked over 30 years for the United States Postal Service in both Plevna and Hutchinson, retiring as a postmaster. Barbara enjoyed watching all sports, but had a fondness for baseball. She and her husband, Merle, watched a major league baseball game in every Major League Baseball ballpark. Above all, Barbara cherished her two grandsons, Devin and Jarod; they were everything to her. Barbara was a proud grandmother, attending all their events and cheering them on, especially when they played football and baseball. She was a member of Plevna Community Bible Church.
On March 31, 1953, she married Merle Dean Gagnebin, in Lyons. He died May 3, 2013, after sharing 60 years of marriage.
Barbara is survived by: son, Rock Gagnebin (Toni); grandsons, Devin Gagnebin (Jorden) and Jarod Gagnebin (Maddie); great-granddaughter, Pepper Gagnebin, all of Hutchinson; sister, Ruth Carter (Jim); Gary Dunn (Kathy); and brother-in-law, Dale Gagnebin (Diane), all of Abbyville.
She was preceded in death by: her parents; husband, Merle; brother, Kenneth Dunn (Betty); and sister-in-law, June Ramsey (Jim).
Graveside service will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at Memorial Park Cemetery, 5905 W. 4th Avenue, Hutchinson, with Pastor David E. Green officiating. Friends may sign her book from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday at Elliott Mortuary.