1942
2012
Barbara Anderson
Barbara J. Anderson, nee Alton, 70, of Collinsville, Ill., born July 19, 1942, in East St. Louis, Ill., died at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012, at her home.
Mrs. Anderson was a very loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Barbara retired from Famous Barr after 15 years.
Barbara was preceded in death by parents, Alvin and Viola, nee Knepper, Alton; her half brothers, Charles Alton and Lee Alton; and her half sister, Mary Alice Douglas.
Surviving are her husband, Richard Anderson of Collinsville, Ill., whom she married on Dec. 6, 1957; sons and daughter, Richard (Cynthia) Anderson of Collinsville, Ill., Gary Anderson of Collinsville, Ill., and Tammy (Rick) Anderson-Owens of Maryville, Ill.; grandchildren, Richard (Megan) Anderson III of Caseyville, Ill., Kristin Anderson of Collinsville, Ill., Jason (Anna) Anderson of Caseyville, Ill., Jared (Aimee) Anderson of O'Fallon, Mo., Cale Anderson of Collinsville, Ill., Brock Anderson of Collinsville, Ill., Andrew Wilde of Collinsville, Ill., Derrick Wilde of Maryville, Ill., and Ashley Owens of Iowa; sisters, Jo Ann (Ron) Forhan of O'Fallon, Ill., and Carol Alton of Paris, France. She is also survived by her great-grandchildren, Chase Anderson, Braden Anderson, Ava Anderson, Ryan Anderson, Peyton Anderson, Levi Anderson, Jaxson Anderson, Katie Louis and Austin Louis; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to Pancreatic Cancer Action Center. Condolences may be expressed to the family on line at www.herrfuneral.com.
Visitation: Friends may call from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012, at St. John Evangelical United Church of Christ in Collinsville, Ill.
Funeral: Services will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012, at the church with the Rev. Tony Minear officiating. Interment in Lake View Memorial Gardens in Fairview Heights, Ill.
HERR FUNERAL HOME, Collinsville, Ill.
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Barb was a wonderful lady and I feel blessed to have known her. I am praying for you all.
Lynn Sengele
January 21, 2013
Kristin Anderson
December 28, 2012
December 27, 2012
We love and miss you grandma!
Kristin Anderson
December 27, 2012
Thoughts and prayers to all the Anderson family.
December 26, 2012
My Prayers to all the Anderson family/friends at this time of saddness,Love and Prayers,Denny Wells
December 26, 2012
We know how very much Barb was loved by her family and we know how very much you will miss her. Our love and prayers are with all of you.
Bob and Irene McCallister
December 26, 2012
Ava Anderson
December 24, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with the Anderson family. I didn't get to meet Barbara but I know how wonderful of a woman she is through Kristin. She will live on in the hearts of all of those she touched.
Blessings and love,
The Wilson Family
Nicolette Wilson
December 24, 2012
Cale Anderson, Danielle Hall and Levi Anderson
December 24, 2012
Rich, our thoughts,prayers & love are with you and all the family.
Ronnie & Patty
Prohaska
December 23, 2012
I am very sorry for your loss. The entire family will be in my thoughts in the days to come.
Sue Wilde
Sue Wilde
December 23, 2012
Tammy and Rick, accept our deepest sympathy on the passing of your mother. May you find comfort knowing she is resting in God's care.
Jim and Debbie Laughlin
December 23, 2012
Kristin Anderson
December 23, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss! Your entire family is in my thoughts and prayers!
Susan Pullen
December 23, 2012
Dear Rich and family;
Our family was blessed with the most caring lady anyone could ever ask for to babysit our children. May God watch over your family during this difficult time and bring you peace. Take Care
Steve,Robin,Cayla,Courtney Pulley
December 23, 2012
I will always have a hole inside me.
Tammy Owens
December 23, 2012
Grandma I love and miss you so much! You were the best grandma to me and Ava and also my best friend.
Kristin Anderson
December 23, 2012
Our deepest sympathies to you, Rick, Andrew and Derrick, your father and entire family. Much love to you all at this time.
Ron Untener
December 22, 2012
Jason, Anna, Peyton, And Jaxson Anderson
December 22, 2012
Kristin Anderson
December 22, 2012
I love and miss you grandma my life will never be the same :( thank you for being the best grandma and best friend I could of ever had
Kristin Anderson
December 22, 2012
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