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1943
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2011
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BARBARA NAJERA Obituary
She was born July 10, 1943, in Robinson, the daughter of Carl and Pauline (Seaney) Baker. She worked for AG Communications in Genoa for many years. She will be dearly missed by her children and grandchildren.
Barbara is survived by one son, Michael (Amanda) Swinson of Rochelle; one daughter, Dorothy Gibbens of Sycamore; two grandchildren, Rachael Swinson of Rochelle and Andrew Gibbens of Sycamore; one brother, Raymond (Beverly) Baker of Sycamore; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and one sister, Donna Gibbens.
Her funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 24, at the Butala Funeral Home and Crematory in Sycamore, with Judy Bergeson, Diaconal minister officiating. Her visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Fairview Park Cemetery in DeKalb.
In lieu of flowers, memorials for Barbara Najera can be made to the local family-owned and -operated, Butala Funeral Home and Crematory, 1405 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore, IL 60178. For information, visit www.ButalaFuneralHomes.com or call 815-895-2833.
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Memories and Condolences
for BARBARA NAJERA
Janet Dobson Moore
May 14, 2023
Think of you often and miss you
Janet Moore
May 14, 2022
Thank you for being always there for me. I cannot believe it is 11 years already. You would be so proud of Your Kids
Doug Richardson
May 29, 2011
My deepest sympathy goes out to all of Barbs family, knowing her and working with her since i started working a lot of memories will b remembered, Barb was a nice lady,a good friend and coworker.
Virginia Altmaier
May 25, 2011
Barb, you will be forever missed. Thank you for being a wonderful friend.
Susie Campbell
May 23, 2011
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
RON&KATHY JOSSENDAL
May 22, 2011
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Janet Dobson-Moore
May 21, 2011
Needless to say; you ae all in my thoughts and prayers today and everyday.
Barb will be forever in my heart.
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