Barbara A. Simmons

Barbara A. Simmons

Barbara Simmons Obituary

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Barbara A. Simmons died peacefully on February 10, 2021, in Skokie, IL. She is survived by her husband, Edward Earl; daughter, Kate Tillotson (Steve) of Limerick, Maine; brother, John Munro (Kathy); sister, Judi Gunn (Erik); sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Steve and Elaine Stitle, Scott and Lisa Simmons, John Simmons, Jim Simmons, and David and Ann Perk; niece Alison Weddle (John); nephew Brian Munro. A memorial mass will be celebrated at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 13, 2021, at Queen of All Saints Basilica, 6280 North Sauganash, Chicago. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Alzheimer's Association, Greater Illinois Chapter, P. O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090, or PAWS Chicago, 1997 North Clybourn Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614. A party celebrating her life, her gift for hospitality, and her love of good food and friends will be held later this year. For more information, please call 773-736-3833.
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6150 North Cicero Avenue, Chicago, IL 60646

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