Barbara Jane Mogen, 78, of Faribault, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at her home.
She was born January 13, 1947, in Rochester, Minnesota to George and Alice (Houseman) Bonser. Barb grew up in Dodge Center and graduated from Dodge Center High School in 1965. After school she married Ronald M. Mogen in 1967. Barb spent most of the next 20 years as a stay home mom, raising 4 children on a small farm in West Concord, MN.
Later in her life she and Ron would divorce. Barb then went on to work for the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN as a Nurse’s Aid helping others where she would work for over the next 20 years and eventually would retire from there.
Barbara lived a simple life, her favorite hobby in life was collecting antiques. She loved to spend her time at flea markets, antique shops and garage sales. But her true passion was her grandchildren. Barb’s love for her grandchildren was something to marvel at. She loved to spend time with each and every one of them. She truly was a wonderful mother and grandmother.
She is survived by her children, Stacy Becker of Faribault, MN Jason and Melissa Mogen of Wasilla, AK, Chad and Tina Mogen of Menomonie, WI, Todd and Melissa Mogen of Owatonna, MN. 11 grandchildren; 4 siblings, and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, Goerge Bonser, Mother Alice Krohn (stepfather Charles Krohn) and brother, William (Bill) Bonser and nephew’s Kanton Bonser and Blake Bonser.
A Celebration of life will be held at a later date. See michaelsonfuneral.com for updates. Interment will be in the Riverside Cemetery in Dodge Center.
