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Photo courtesy of Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home - Westchester
Barbara W. Siebel
Westchester, Illinois
Jan 1, 1945 – Oct 8, 2023
About
BORN
January 1, 1945
DIED
October 8, 2023
LOCATION
Westchester, Illinois
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Barbara W. Siebel, nee Wright, of Chicago, age 78. Beloved wife of the late William R. Siebel, loving sister of Deborah (Michael) Maggio, Patricia (David Ranney), Charles IV (Lisa) Wright, and James (Susan) Wright; devoted daughter of the late Charles III and Evelyn (nee Quasthoff); fond aunt of Alice (Stuart) Creason, Anna (Paul) Spector, Andrew (Rachel) Maggio; Charles V and Lindsay Wright; Kathryn and Elizabeth Wright; Christopher (Diana) Ranney; Karen (David) Sislow; and Bryan (Jurgita) Siebel; and great-aunt to Madelyn (Austin) Kolb, Hannah and Nathen Sislow; Archer and Evelyn Maggio; Taylor and Amber Ranney.
Barbara graduated from Mundelein College and earned her master’s degree in art history from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She dedicated 25 years to teaching at Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM). In her free time, she had a passion for traveling, having explored all seven continents. Barbara's interests included art, nature, and ornithology (birds), and she once expressed her desire to be reincarnated as a chickadee due to her deep love for birds.
A Memorial Mass will be held on December 2, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Michael Church, 1630 N. Cleveland, Chicago. In lieu of flowers, donations appreciated to the Washington Island Art and Nature Center (www.wianc.org). Arrangements entrusted to the Original Kuratko Family – Brian D. Kuratko, Funeral Director. For information: 708-F-U-N-E-R-A-L.
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As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
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Celebrating with Barb and Bill
Theony Subley-Demakis
October 25, 2023 | Western Springs, IL
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The IHM High School Art Exhibit
Theony Subley-Demakis
October 25, 2023 | Western Springs, IL
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In this sorrowful time, we would like to extend to you our heartfelt condolences. We are honored that we could provide care and companionship to Barbara and your family on her final journey. May our Lord comfort you and your loved ones.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Love, your family at Lighthouse Hospice Care
Lighthouse Hospice Care
October 23, 2023 | Downers Grove, IL | Friend
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Will miss Barbara in so many ways, it was sheer pleasure. Donation: St.Jude Childrens Research Center.
Emily Logan
October 23, 2023
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Pat Wright
October 22, 2023 | Family
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Pat Wright
October 22, 2023 | Family
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I will truly miss my dear mentor, colleague and friend, Barbara Siebel. I feel genuinely blessed and honored to have worked with Barb in my first teaching job at Immaculate Heart of Mary High School in Westchester. A treasured member of the IHM faculty, Barb was greatly respected and admired for her integrity, trustworthiness, and wise leadership. As IHM´s Art Department Chairperson, Barb graciously welcomed me, a naïve first-year teacher who had just graduated from college, to IHM....
Jennifer D. Scavone
October 22, 2023
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