Barbara Ann Anderson

Barbara Ann Anderson, 91, of LaGrange, IL passed away peacefully September 24, 2025 at Hinsdale Hospital. She was born June 18, 1934 in Diagonal, IA to Charles and Philomena (Minnie) Ricker. She graduated from Diagonal High School in 1953 and moved to Des Moines to attend beauty school. There she met Leo O. Anderson and they were united in marriage October 13, 1957 at St. John's Catholic Church, Diagonal, IA. He died January 12, 1995.

She is survived by two sons, Dennis (Terry) Anderson, Omaha, NE; Jerome (Donella) Anderson, Macomb, IL; and one daughter, Margaret (Mike) Hojjat, Burr Ridge, IL; eight grandchildren: Grant (Sarah) Anderson, Adrienne (Corbin) Ottemann, Greta (Joe) Teno, Emma Anderson, Lara Anderson, Aaron Anderson, Charlie Hojjat and Andrew Hojjat; one great-grandchild, Oliver Teno and a great-grandson due in November.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and brother Marlin Ricker.

Visitation will take place at St. John of the Cross Church, 5005 Wolf Road, Western Springs, IL on Saturday, October 4 th from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. with a Funeral Mass immediately following at 11:00 a.m. Burial will take place at a later date in Diagonal, IA.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Bohemian Cemetery, 205 W. Monroe Street, Mt. Ayr, IA 50854.