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Barbara
Jean Rice-Defrees
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[January 28, 2026]
MT.
PULASKI - Barbara Jean Rice-Defrees, 74, of Mt. Pulaski passed away
on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at the H&J Vonderlieth Living Center. |
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Service:
No services are scheduled at this time.
Funeral home:
Peasley Funeral Home, Lincoln
Obituary
Mt. Pulaski- Barbara
Jean Rice-Defrees, 74, of Mt. Pulaski passed away on
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at the H&J Vonderlieth
Living Center.
No services are scheduled at this time. Cremation
rites have been accorded.
Barbara Jean Stansbury was born on May 1, 1951 in
Louisville, Kentucky the daughter of David Herschal
and Mary Fox Stansbury. She was united in marriage
to Raymond Butch Defrees. He preceded her in death
on November 22, 2006.
She is survived by her son: Robert (Terri) Rice,
son-in-law: Ron Shawgo, her mother: Mary Stansbury,
one sister: Betty Jane Harris, one brother: David
Lee Stansbury. Five grandchildren: Elizabeth Miller,
Brianna Rice, Jacob Shawgo, Chris Shawgo, Cadence
Shawgo. Several great grandchildren also survive.
She was preceded in death by her father and one
daughter Cody M. Shawgo.
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Barbara worked at
Walmart for many years. She enjoyed spending time
with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Relay for Life or the
Children's Miricle Network.
Peasley Funeral Home is assisting the family with
arrangements.
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