Virginia Barton Obituary
Age 91, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2013. She had an abiding passion for music and art, and was grateful for the love of friends and family. Her deep commitment to her spirituality guided her life and eased her crossing. A life-long resident of the Chicago area, she was tenderly cared for in her final months by Arbor Hospice and the Evangelical Home of Saline in Michigan. She is survived by her children, Michael (Edith Parker) of San Antonio, TX, Richard (Tanya Miller) of Dillon CO, Mary (Edmund) Durfee of Ann Arbor, MI, and Ann (Jeremiah) Madden of Round Lake, IL; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and was predeceased by a daughter, Antoinette and her sister, Emily Malesich.
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Janet Spetich
May 20, 2013
My deepest sympathy to your family at this difficult time in your lives. Virginia was a very "special person" and friend to all. She is now Resting In Peace and free of all her pain. In your heart you have so many great memories of her and no one can ever take that from you. God Bless You.
Janet Spetich
May 20, 2013
My deepest sympathy to your family at this difficult time in your lives. Virginia. was such a "special person " and friend to all. She is now Resting In Peace and has no more pain. God Bless Her and and always remember the special memories that you have in your heart. No one can take those from you.
May 19, 2013
Virginia had a beautiful soul and leaves a trail of beautiful memories. I hope those memories will help the family thru this difficult time. Patricia Teeter, Poplar Creel Village
May 19, 2013
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO VIRGINIA'S FAMILY. ALL WHO KNEW HER WERE ESPECIALLY BLESSED. SHE WAS A SPECIAL LADY. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL. LOVE, DIANE CAMINITTI
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