Obituary for Sonja Ellen Barlow (Wahlgren)
Sonja “Sony” E. (Wahlgren) Barlow, age 85, passed away with her family by her side on January 4, 2024, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. She was born to parents, Victor and Carrie (Brennand) Wahlgren, on February 25, 1938, in Wisconsin.
She married her high school sweetheart Robert Barlow on February 7, 1959, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Together they raised two children.
Sonja was considered a “people person,” always had an open door for the neighborhood kids. She loved to cook for family and friends. Early mornings she could be found getting her favorite cup of joe at Mike’s Place. She also enjoyed knitting, playing cards, and going to casinos.
She is survived by her son, James “Jim” Barlow; many nieces; nephews; and close friends.
Preceding her in death was her parents; husband, Robert Barlow; son, Jeffrey Barlow; sisters, Geraldine (Joseph) Duffy, and Marlene (Gerald “Sonny”) Polishinski; brothers, Robert (Lois) Wahlgren, and Richard Wahlgren.
Per her wishes, there will be a private graveside service and Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
The family would like to extend a very special thank you to the staff at Aurora Hospice and Dr. Teresa Lee for all their care and compassion during her transition.
She married her high school sweetheart Robert Barlow on February 7, 1959, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Together they raised two children.
Sonja was considered a “people person,” always had an open door for the neighborhood kids. She loved to cook for family and friends. Early mornings she could be found getting her favorite cup of joe at Mike’s Place. She also enjoyed knitting, playing cards, and going to casinos.
She is survived by her son, James “Jim” Barlow; many nieces; nephews; and close friends.
Preceding her in death was her parents; husband, Robert Barlow; son, Jeffrey Barlow; sisters, Geraldine (Joseph) Duffy, and Marlene (Gerald “Sonny”) Polishinski; brothers, Robert (Lois) Wahlgren, and Richard Wahlgren.
Per her wishes, there will be a private graveside service and Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
The family would like to extend a very special thank you to the staff at Aurora Hospice and Dr. Teresa Lee for all their care and compassion during her transition.