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Barbara Remmers Obituary

BARBARA L. REMMERS, 82 PECATONICA - Barbara L. Remmers, 82, of Pecatonica, IL died at 4:10 a.m. Saturday, September 6, 2014, in Medina Nursing Center, after a lengthy illness. She was born October 5, 1931, in Kings, IL; the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin and Marie (Ippen) LaMont. She married Dale "Lester" Remmers in Pecatonica, IL on December 12, 1954. Barbara worked in various restaurants in Pecatonica and worked for Economy Fire and Casualty Insurance for 12 years. Member of First Congregational Church and the Pecatonica Lions Club. Survivors include daughter, Sandy (Mike) Falconer of Winnebago, IL; sons, Dale (Linda) Remmers and David (Colleen) Remmers, all of Pecatonica, IL; daughter, DeeDee (Ron) Barr of Dakota, IL; grandchildren, Chris (Natalie) Falconer, Shaun (Danielle) Falconer, Dale Falconer, Erin (Nick) Ford, Alyssa Remmers, Brian and Cassandra Cox, Jacob and Samantha Barr; great-grandchildren, Isabella, Beau, Guy, Falconer, Nolan, Ava, Gabriel Ford and Ascher Cox; sisters, Janet (Lyle) Schryver, Dawn (Paul) Newman; brothers, Vernon (Sue) LaMont, Warren (Jeannie) LaMont, Wayne (Judy) LaMont; numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents; husband; sister, Bev Meinert; and brother, Lynn LaMont. Funeral ceremonies to be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, September 11, 2014, in First Congregational Church, 633 Reed Street, Pecatonica, IL, with Pastor Duane Hoffman officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery in Freeport, IL. A visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at McCorkle Funeral Home - Countryman Chapel, 529 Washington Street, Pecatonica, IL. Memorials may be given to the First Congregational Church, 633 Pecatonica, IL 61063. Please visit www.mccorklefuneralhome.com to send online condolences.

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Published by The Freeport Journal Standard from Sep. 9 to Sep. 10, 2014.

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September 9, 2014

Sandy, Colleen, and Sue
I remember working with Barb and each of you at Economy oh so many years ago. She was so full of life and such a wonderful lady. Sandy please know I'm thinking of you especially but have Colleen and Sue in my prayers as well.
Kathy Mann Miller

Susan Siemens

September 9, 2014

Aunt Barb you were more than an Aunt. After I lost my mom you filled that void in my life. You were there to see my sons at prom time and I will cherish those pictures. I enjoyed our Thursday night visits at Medina. Thank you cousins for sharing your mom with me.

Myron & Karen Wiese

September 9, 2014

May God comfort each of you during this time of loss. Memories will help fill the emptiness in your heart. 23rd Psalm is ever so comforting.

ron,karen& Teresa nolan

September 9, 2014

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.

Vivian Gaines

September 9, 2014

My sincere condolences

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