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Barbara Channer Obituary
October 23, 1936 - January 3, 2026
Fairview Heights, Illinois - Barbara M. Channer, age 89, of Fairview Heights, IL, born on October 23, 1936, in Washington Park, IL, died on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at St. Paul's Senior Community Center, Belleville, IL.
Barbara was a retired secretary from the City of Fairview Heights with the Zoning Board of Appeals, Planning Commission and former Mayor George Lanxon for a total of 23 years. Barbara enjoyed cooking and canning food out of their garden, enjoyed fishing and cruises with her husband, Paulus. Most importantly, she enjoyed her grandchildren and will be sadly missed by all.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Paulus S. Channer; her parents, Anthony and Mary, nee Nosil Batha; and her brother, Carl Batha.
Barbara is survived by her children, Andrew (Vicki) Channer of Fairview Heights, IL and Cathleen (David) Hughes of Swansea, IL; her grandchildren, Megan (Jacob) Hall of St. Louis, MO and Danny Hughes of Swansea, IL; her great granddaughter, Sophia C. Hall; her sister, Mary Louis (Urban) Baum of Shiloh, IL and her sister-in-law, Jeanne Batha of Platteville, WI.
Condolences may be made to the family at www.kasslyfuneral.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Fairview Heights Police Department or to Missouri Botanical Gardens at www.missouribotanicalgardens.org.
A Private Graveside Service will be held at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL.
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Bonnie Watters
January 10, 2026
Andy and Vicki, I am sorry to read of the passing of your Mother. I know she had to have been a wonderful person to have such a wonderful and caring son. Best Wishes to you and your family. Sincerely, Bonnie Watters, Freeburg St Paul's UCC
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Glen Kaemmerer
January 8, 2026
Andy & Cathy - my deepest sympathies to you and your entire families. I have to believe that our parents have now all met up for their next fishing adventure.
Cindy Willis, granddaughter of Millie Meckfessel
January 6, 2026
Barbara was a beloved member of our family. I always especially enjoyed the way she sparkled with children. I remember long ago my parents took my brother and me to visit Barbara and Paulus at their Iowa farm. They were as welcoming to us kids as they were to my parents. We thought they were great fun.
In more recent years I visited Barbara, and we shared notes on genealogy of the Batha family. She was so knowledgeable and she showed me her awesome albums. I was very impressed. I know your memories of Barbara will be a blessing. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this hard time.
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