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Barbara Haan Obituary

Barbara P. Haan (nee Postma) age 67. Beloved wife of Richard. Devoted mother of Kerri Haan and Kristi (the late Patrick O'Driscoll) Haan. Loving grandmother of Tyler, Marlina, Emily and Elizabeth. Dear sister of Patricia Jedlicka, Doug Postma and the late Gregory Postma. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Many years of service with I.S.P. - District Chicago. Visitation Sunday, Sept. 4th, 3-9 PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos HIlls. Funeral service Sunday evening 7 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Camp Quality Illinois at campqualityusa.org/il/ Express your thoughts and memories in the online Guest Book at www.palosgaidasfh.com (708) 974-4410

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Sep. 2 to Sep. 4, 2016.

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Alice Wall

September 6, 2016

My deepest sympathy. I had met Barb through working for the ISP. I worked in the Collinsville, Illinois. D-11 office. ON a few occasions we actually got to meet in person at training . Etc. what a wonderful person and always ready to help when I called. I know she will be missed. I was so saddened to read of her passing. Again, my deepest sympathy.

Linda Borchardt

September 3, 2016

So thankful for the fun time we had at the reunion in July. We had a chance to reconnect, remember and laugh a lot. We will certainly miss her wonderful sense of humor.

Christine Bryk

September 2, 2016

Very sorry to hear of Barb's passing. She was always so helpful to me at the Illinois State Police and sent me recovery wishes when I had back surgery. I will keep you all in my prayers. Remember the Lord is walking with you.

Elizabeth Wu

September 2, 2016

Dear Family and Friends,
I thank you for the opportunity to express my thoughts and memories to my former boss Barbara Hann:
Barb hired me to work in Field Report area in 2006. Over the years, she has taught me numerous lessons to work productively and efficiently to serve in the administration. I am so thankful to have her as my boss. I am so sad to see her go so quickly. Hope the God of peace is with you during this difficult time. The bright side is: We've all have our timing - Barb has already made it, I am still on the way. May that be a source of encouragement to you.
Farewell Barb, I love you!
Elizabeth Wu

Patty Clarke

September 2, 2016

Rich, Kerri, Kristi and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Barb's passing. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Barb was a great person and friend and will be missed by all who knew her. We always had a lot of laughs and fun especially the years at the Dub, and I loved being one of the WOW's with her. May God Bless Barb and all of you, and hold you all in the palm of His hand.

September 2, 2016

You have my deepest sympathy. May good memories provide solace for your family during this challenging time. John 17:3. RH.

September 2, 2016

Dear Haan Family and Friends:

Please accept my sympathy on the loss of Mrs. Haan. May all gain comfort in the reassuring words at Jeremiah 29:12, 13.

David Gaidas and Family

September 2, 2016

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Tom Collins

September 1, 2016

Dear Mr Haan, Kerri, Kristi and Family,
I was so saddened to hear of Mrs Haan's passing. I have fond memories of spending much of my HS youth hanging around your house having pizza, watching movies in the basement till the wee hours of the morning (sometimes everyone went to bed and I let myself out) and getting called "dumb kid" because my car was blocking the driveway :)

Let your love and memories of mom comfort you in this time of despair and lean on each other for strength and support.

Love always,
Tom Collins & family

Barb and Dave VanderWoude

September 1, 2016

So sorry to hear of Barb's passing. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

September 1, 2016

Dear Rich, Kerri, Kristi and Family,
We are so very sorry to find out that Barb has passed. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May your memories bring you comfort and peace as the days go by.
David & Jane Kling
Al & Sherry Selen
Tom & Nancy Nagurka

Dan McDevitt

September 1, 2016

I had the privilege of working with Barb in the ISP. She was a dedicated employee, always fun to work with, and someone who took her job and the friendships that she developed seriously. She was always there when somebody needed help. Truly a "Class Act"

Dan McDevitt, ISP Retired

Mark Piccoli

September 1, 2016

Barb was a terrific person. I'm glad I got to know her. My sincere condolences to the Haan family.

Mark Piccoli, ISP retired.

September 1, 2016

Dear Haan Family,
Kerri I am so sorry for your loss and the difficultly that your family has endured. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.
Cheryl Elder

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