Margaret G. Barbeln, 86, Park Falls

Margaret G. Barbeln nee Wagner, age 86, of Park Falls, passed away peacefully at Park Manor Nursing Home on Monday
February 16, 2026. Margaret was born on August 31, 1939, to Joesph P.. and Katherine
(Korkowski) Wagner in Millerville Township, Minnesota. Her early life and schooling were in the
Millerville area. She met her husband, Ivan, on a blind date in St. Michael, MN, where she was
working as a nanny for a family there. She and Ivan were married on May 10, 1958, at Our
Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Millerville. She lived with her family in St. Michael, MN
until 1968 when they moved to Park Falls where Ivan built the Holiday Gas Station. She was a
member of St. Anthony Catholic Church and the American Legion Auxiliary. In her younger days
she enjoyed bowling and dancing. She and Ivan could be found on many Saturday nights
dancing away to old-time music. The past few years she had been living at The Waterford
Assisted Living facility where she enjoyed the many activities offered and visiting with the
residents and staff. She especially enjoyed Bingo while there and even had her own special
Bingo Card.
She is survived by her children; Brian (Jeni) Barbeln, Brenda (Joe) Oswald, Cindy (Tom)
Lobermeier, Char Murphy, Alice Barbeln, and Paul (Cathy) Barbeln. Also, ten grandchildren, two
great grandchildren and two more on the way, along with many nieces, nephews, and other
relatives and friends.
She is predeceased by her parents, husband, and son-in-law, Dan Murphy. She is also
predeceased by six brothers, Raymond, Florian, Ralph, Joe, Daniel, and Harold, her 3 sisters;
Evelyn, Marcine, and Mary Ann.
A memorial Mass will be held at 11:30am on Friday February 20, 2026, at St. Anthony’s Catholic
Church in Park Falls. Fr. Shaji Pazhukkathara will officiate.
Burial will follow at Nola Cemetery.
A visitation will be held on Friday February 20, 2026, from 10:00am until the hour of the service,
at the church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Legion Auxiliary or Catkins Animal
Shelter.
Birch Street Funeral Service is assisting the family.