Barbara June Weaver

1927 - 2024

Barbara June Weaver
Born: June 6, 1927 in Armington, IL
Died: April 23, 2024 in Sycamore, IL
Long time Sycamore resident Barbara June Weaver passed away April 23, 2024 at age 96. She was born June 6, 1927 in Armington, Illinois into the Markland family. She received her teaching degree at Illinois Wesleyan Univ., where she met fellow music educator, organist and returning WW2 veteran John Weaver. Barb was not only musically inclined, but was the shortstop on the Wesleyan ladies softball club. After graduating from Wesleyan John and Barb were married. She taught music in DeKalb County rural schools for 5 years, then started a family with John. She oversaw finances for a nonprofit child care facility located in DeKalb for many years, and became an advocate of pre-school education for children of lower income families and women’s rights. Barb was active at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Sycamore serving on the vestry, altar guild, and others. She was a church choir member with a beautiful alto voice. Husband John was the organist, so their love of music was enjoyed together every week at St. Peters. This voice-keyboard duo were in demand for weddings and funerals throughout the midwest, such that they played several hundred events together over the years. She was an active sister of the P.E.O. and an Eastern Star Member. Her friendship, wisdom and candor will be missed by many. Barbara was preceded in death by her husband John Weaver, who passed away June 16, 2007. She is survived by her children Curtis (wife Lorena Weaver), and Rodney; Grandchildren Nicholas (Partner Christine Liakopoulos), Ryan (Partner Filipina Amplayo) , and Joe; Great Grandchildren Jade and Mia; Nephew William Gaddis (Wife Lynn Gaddis). A Memorial Service is planned at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Sycamore, on June 8, time TBD.