Barbara Ann Connor

Barbara Ann Connor obituary, Cedar Lake, IN

Barbara Ann Connor

Barbara Connor Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Burdan Funeral Home and Crematory on Jun. 12, 2025.

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Barbara A. Connor, age 79, of Ft. Myers Florida, formerly of Cedar Lake, passed away June 10, 2025. She is survived by her devoted husband of 56 years, Robert; children, Cynthia (Joshua) Frederick, Brian Connor, and Jennifer (Steve) Marsh; grandchildren, Michael Connor, Ellen Connor, Jack Connor, Michael Stamate, Nicholas Stamate, Madalyn Frederick and Rachel Frederick; sister, Lorraine Jung; and brother, Gerald Matusiak. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, Michael and Julia Matusiak, and sister, Diane Matusiak.
Friends may greet the family on Sunday, June 15, 2025 from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Burdan Funeral Home, 12901 Wicker Ave., Cedar Lake, IN 46303. A prayer service will take place Sunday at 5:30 pm, Deacon John Bacon, officiating.
Barbara was a loving and terrific wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved to travel and spend time at the beach with her family. Barbara will be truly missed by all who knew and loved her.
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