Sad news - Barb Kellaher has stage 4 cancer

[pbiflyer]

The person who lasted through 4 coaches and did more for MU basketball over that time.

Posted by Dan Fitzgerald

https://x.com/DanielJohnFitz/status/1914449884033298617

GoFundMe here:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-barbs-battle-against-stage-4-cancer

[JWags85]

Absolutely horrible news.  Barb is probably the most underrated person in the renewed rise of Marquette basketball over the last 20+ years, just an absolute All Star behind the scenes.  Then she brought on her daughter Allison who had a huge role in transforming the program's player development off the court, starting with nutrition and then mental health and overall wellness.

My sisters and I grew up with her daughters and she's an absolutely amazing person beyond her work, and a great family overall.  Prayers up for a miracle

[The Lens]

PBI, Thank you for sharing this.  I just came here to do the same.

Barb was the heartbeat of MUBB for 20 plus years.  She just retired and if you know Barb and Rich, they were primed for some fun.  Lets hope she can get all prays and money she needs and can beat this thing.  If anyone can, it's her. God bless her. 

[MuggsyB]

Very sad to read this. 

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Barb is a Grade A person. Praying she kicks cancer's ass.

[Viper]

The person who lasted through 4 coaches and did more for MU basketball over that time.

Posted by Dan Fitzgerald

https://x.com/DanielJohnFitz/status/1914449884033298617

GoFundMe here:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-barbs-battle-against-stage-4-cancer

thx for posting. I'll contribute. Allison Kellaher played a huge role working w/Wojo in organizing a team gift for the son of a MU classmate who was fighting cancer. (now cancer free!!). My honor to contribute to a fund for Mrs Kellaher.

[The Lens]

Barb passed away this week.  She was a good one. MU and the world lost a lot. 

[rocky_warrior]

sorry to hear

[muwarrior69]

I am sure her daughter will continue her legacy.

[MarquetteMike1977]

From Allison
Celebrating The Life Of
Barb Kellaher
MARCH 10, 1962 - MAY 28, 2026
Please join us as we gather to remember, honor, and celebrate Barb's life.
MEMORIAL GATHERING
Prayers, music, and reflections honoring Barb's life
SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2026
4:00 PM
FOXTOWN STATION
6209 W MEQUON ROAD
MEQUON, WI 53092
CELEBRATION OF LIFE
Immediately Following
Join us for live music, food, laughter, stories, and fellowship as we celebrate the joy, faith, and love Barb brought into our lives.
Guests are welcome to join us for any portion of the evening.
ATTIRE: DRESSY SUMMER ATTIRE.
TRADITIONAL FUNERAL ATTIRE NOT REQUIRED.

[The Lens]

Tom Crean put up a really nice, truly heartfelt post on IG about Barb. It was a selfless tribute and the comments that followed really show you how many lives she touched.