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Barbara J. Dunham
1947 - 2019
Barbara J. Dunham
1947 - 2019
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Barbara Dunham Obituary
Born: May 15, 1947; in Geneva, IL
Died: April 16, 2019 ; in Geneva, IL
Barbara J Dunham, age 71 of St. Charles Il., passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday April 16 at Delnor Hospital.
She was born in Geneva Il. May 15, 1947. She graduated from St. Charles High School, earned a Bachelor of Arts in Education from North Central College, and received her Masters Degree in school administration from National Louis University.
She was a lifelong educator sharing her love for learning with thousands of children. She taught fifth grade at Alice Gustafson School in Batavia and was a principal at North School in Sycamore. After her retirement she worked as a consultant for McGraw-Hill, was a professor at Quincy University and a tutor/trainer for Fox Valley Literacy. Her true passion was learning and caring for those in need. She shared her light with all who met her. She loved gardening and reading but most of all she loved spending time with her family. She was the planner of wonderful holiday and family celebrations. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She knew the value of sharing her time, attending every hockey game, performance, and school event possible. She knew how to let everyone know how valued and loved they were, her selflessness is a legacy that lives on in all of us.
Her parents Robert and Joann Jay, brother Bob Jay and sister Nancy Epping preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband of 50 years Charles Dunham, her daughter Mackenzie Dunham D'Antignac (Harriss), grandchildren Cecilia, Henry and Antoinette D'Antignac. Many nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends also survive her.
Visitation will be at Yurs Funeral Home 405 E. Main Street, St. Charles, IL 60174, Monday, April 22 from 4:00 P.M. till 8:00 P.M. Services will be held at Yurs Funeral Home on Tuesday at 11:00 A.M. with burial at Whitney Cemetery on Burlington Rd. immediately followed by a celebration of her life at The Lodge (41 w379 Rt. 64 Wasco, IL).
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation or the Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley.
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April 26, 2019
Please accept my heartfelt condolences for your loss. At this difficult time, may you find a measure of comfort at Matthew 5:4 in the days ahead.
Robert, Forest Park, GA
American Cancer Fund
April 25, 2019
The staff of the American Cancer Fund® at www.AmericanCancerFund.org is sorry to hear of Barbara's passing. We have received a memorial donation in her name and our sincere condolences go out to her family.
April 22, 2019
As you remember your love one, as God heals your broken hearts (Psalm 147:3), may your treasured memories continue to bring you peace, comfort, and strength to endure.
Kevin Freeman
April 22, 2019
Tho I'm unable to be there to pay my respects and share condolences with your family and friends.
I must say I learned so much from working side by side for so many years at North School. My love and respect comes partly from those experiences we shared, but more so from getting to know such a beautiful person. You shall live in my heart and memories always, and I know I'm a better person for having known you.
God Bless you and be there for your family <3
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April 19, 2019
Please accept my sincerest condolences to your family for your loss. May words such as those found at John 6:40 bring you comfort.
Diane Massey
April 19, 2019
Oh Barb! This is so very unbelievable! How will the Dunham family make it without you? We love you so much! You were the in-law who made the Dunham family whole - You opened your home and your heart to all of us, ensuring that every holiday and family celebration was full of joy and laughter and good food! When our beloved mother was older, and later sick, you were always there to love and support her. We are so blessed that Chuck found you...I remember that he knew immediately that you were the ONE and there can be no doubt about that! We are so blessed to have loved you and shared life with you. You brought so much joy to our family.
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