Service Information
Barbara “Barb” J. Alsleben, age 65, Wife of Sid, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2021, at the Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, Minnesota.
Memorial Service will be held on Monday, March 1, 2021, at 2:00 P.M., at Christ The King Lutheran Church in Hutchinson.
Gathering of Family and Friends will be held Monday, March 1, 2021, from 1:00 – 2:00 P.M., one hour prior to the service, all at Christ The King Lutheran Church in Hutchinson.
Fellowship and refreshments to follow at Main Street Sports Bar in Hutchinson from 3:00 - 7:00 P.M.
Masks are required and social distancing guidelines will be followed.
Obituary
Barbara “Barb” Jean Alsleben was born on March 14, 1955, in Glencoe, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Wilford and Francis (Valcek) Fasching. Barb was baptized as an infant and was later confirmed in her faith as a youth both at Faith Presbyterian Church in Silver Lake, Minnesota. She received her education in Silver Lake and was a graduate of the Silver Lake High School Class of 1973.
On June 3, 1978, Barb was united in marriage to Sidney “Sid” Alsleben at Faith Presbyterian Church in Silver Lake. This marriage was blessed with two children, Amanda and Ryan. Barb and Sid have resided in Hutchinson since 1977 and shared 42 years of marriage together.
Barb was employed at Hutchinson Technology, Inc. for 24 years. She then began working at the Crow River County Club in Hutchinson and Main Street Sports Bar in Hutchinson for the last ten years.
Barb was a member of Christ The King Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. She was also a member of the Crow River Country Club in Hutchinson where she spent a lot of time golfing.
For many years, Barb enjoyed playing softball. She also enjoyed bowling on women’s league with her girlfriends and couples league with her good friends. Barb loved to golf and continued to golf until her health didn’t allow. She cherished going up north to their good friends’ cabin for many years and their family cabin last summer where she enjoyed fishing. Barb especially enjoyed spending time with her family, grandchildren and friends.
Barb passed away on Friday, February 26, 2021, at the Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, at the age of 65 years.
Blessed be her memory.
Barb is survived by her:
Husband, Sid Alsleben of Hutchinson, MN;
Children, Amanda Mayland and her husband, Joe, of Hutchinson, MN,
Ryan Alsleben and his wife, Kristin, of Hutchinson, MN;
Grandchildren, Mitchel Mayland, Theresa Mayland, Katie Mayland, Sid Mayland, Sam Mayland, and Eddie Alsleben;
Mother, Francis Knick of Hutchinson, MN;
Sister, Joyce Baumgartner and her husband, Dave, of Watkins, MN;
Mother-In-Law, Verna Alsleben of Hutchinson, MN;
Special Puppy, Josie;
Many other relatives and friends.
Barb is preceded in death by her Father, Vern Knick; Brother, Mike Fasching; Father-In-Law, Raymond Alsleben; Brother-In-Law, Joel Teubert; and Special Dog, Lucy.
Jeannine Gehlen says
Sid and family, so very sorry to hear about Barb. I’ll always remember our good times at bowling tournaments, she was the life of the party and always ready to have fun. She will be truly missed.
Roxanne George says
Sid and family- I am so sorry to hear of Barbs passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. I will be in Florida on Monday and will not be able to attend the services.
Dan Gueningsman says
Condolences to the Alsleben family!!!
May God Bless!!!
Dan Gueningsman
Patty Marconcini says
Sid and family…so sorry to hear of Barb’s passing. Have alot of good memories.
Heather (Wigen) Hoecke says
Sid and family – I am so sorry to hear about Barb. She always had so much joy, always a smile and lots of laughs. She always had something nice to say from the time I worked at the golf course back in college to when you lived next to my mom and dad. I hope the memories bring you some peace during this time.
JEAN NIES says
So sorry to hear of Barb’s passing. So many good times we shared, laughter and tears and years of memories from all our bowling teams, trips, wins and losses over the years. Sending prayers for Peace and Comfort for you and all of Bab’s family and friends.
Margo (Alsleben) Rowland says
Sid and Family,
Ron & I were so sorry to hear of Barb’s passing. We will pray that God will provide you with comfort and peace in the upcoming days.
Judy Schwanke says
Sid and family so sorry for your loss thoughts and prayers for you and your family at this difficult time
Char and Bill Lidberg says
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of Barb’s family.
ronald kern says
Sid and family Sorry to hear of Barbs passing! I will always remember running into you and Barb watching Gophers women’s basketball!
Jill Corson says
My dear Alsleben family, I am so very very sorry for your loss. Barb was an amazing wife, mom, and grandma. Barb was also my softball sister for over 20 years. It was an HONOR to play ball with her and walk beside her. To my dear Barb, keep your foot on 2nd base because someday your teammates will be up in heaven to play ball with you again!! Love to you always Jill Corson
Dr Steve DeKoster says
One of my favorite patients
Condolences to Sid and family
Charlene Lidberg says
Our prayers are with all of Barb’s family. Bill and Char Lidberg
Bonnie Karl says
Sid and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Barb was such a wonderful, fun loving lady and always fun to visit with. Sending hugs and much love. Rick and Bonnie Karl
Alan R Koenig says
Condolences to the Alsleben family.
Al Koenig (Buffalo Lake)
Gregg & Linda Sainsbury says
Sid and family,
So sorry for your loss. Barb’s energy and passion for golf will be missed at “The Crow”. May all the good memories give you peace in the days to come.
Deb Rannow says
So sorry to hear of Barb’s passing. I worked with her at HTI – she was such a hard worker but always knew how to have fun too.
Marie Maki says
Sorry to hear of Barb’s passing.
I have many good memories working together at HTI.
Gail Rach says
Sid and family, so sorry to hear about Barb’s passing. She always had a smile on her face. Prayers to all.
Lori Schwarze Cacka says
Sid and family. I are so sorry to hear of Barb’s passing. She was always so friendly when I saw her. Prayers for comfort for you and your family.
Deb Evenson says
So sorry to hear of Barb’s passing. I worked with her at HTI for many years and she was such a nice person and so much fun to be around.
Kristi Lang says
Sid, Amanda, Ryan and family,
So sorry to hear of Barb’s passing. I have good memories and knew her caring heart as I went through Dan’s
sickness and passing!
My condolences to you all,
Kristi Mathiowetz-Lang
carol block says
Sid and family sorry to hear of Barb’s passing. Sending prayers.