Barbara J. Brousil

Barbara J. Brousil obituary, New Lenox, IL

Barbara J. Brousil

Barbara Brousil Obituary

Visit the Kurtz Memorial Chapel - New Lenox website to view the full obituary.

Barbara J. Brousil, age 75, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 10, 2024 at her home in New Lenox.  

Barbara is survived by her beloved husband Joseph Brousil; children, Mike (Joan) Brousil, Joe (Ann) Brousil, Darin Brousil, Deanna Rose, Dawn Holz, and Denise Miller; and her sister Darlene Cottrell; and her nieces, Lisa Cottrell and Michelle Bilbrey.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Dolores Trigona; and her brother Michael Sturtevant.  

Barbara will be remembered for her love of garage sales and finding bargains or great treasures to restore. She also enjoyed going fishing with her husband Joe.

Services for Barbara will be held on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 102 E. Francis Road with a memorial visitation from 10am until the time of service at 11:45am. 

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Kurtz Memorial Chapel - New Lenox

102 E. Francis Rd. P.O. Box 129, New Lenox, IL 60451

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