BARBARA RUTH BORGSTADT

May 29, 2023

Barbara Ruth Borgstadt, 55 of LaGrange, Mo., died May 15, 2023 in Blessing Hospital, Quincy IL, after a long battle with cancer.

She was born on September 5, 1967, a daughter to Alma Lee Borgstadt of LaGrange.

Barbara was a graduate of Highland High School in Ewing, MO. She was very artistic and loved to draw, write short stories and poems. Growing up she loved riding horses and playing softball. But her greatest joy was spending time with her family.

Survivors include her son Timothy Leahy, who was her pride and joy, of LaGrange; her sisters, Connie [Doug] Bronstine of Canton, Cheryl and Lisa Borgstadt of LaGrange, brother Jeff of Higginsville and nephews Todd, Michael, Shawn and Tye/ Also surviving is an aunt, Bea Peterson of North Carolina and an uncle. John (Kathy) Painter of Lee Summit.
She was preceded in death by her mother Alma and grandparents Lee and Nina Painter, Uncle Pete Peterson

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, May 27, 2023 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Davis Funeral home in LaGrange with Pastor Barry Pfister officiating.

The family suggest memorials be made to Davis Funeral Home for funeral expenses and can be mailed to Lisa Borgstadt, P.O. Box:81 LaGrange, Mo. 63448.