Barbara F. Goben

Barbara F. Goben obituary, Mason City, IL

Barbara F. Goben

Barbara Goben Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hurley Funeral Home-Havana on Oct. 29, 2025.

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Barbara F. Goben, 83, of East Peoria, passed away at 1:37 a.m. on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at the Loft Rehab of East Peoria. She was born on August 14, 1942 in Bath to Clyde and Jessie (Nall) Goben.
Barbara is survived by her sisters, Frieda Goben-Shinall of East Peoria and Margaret Goben-Voll of Pekin; nieces and nephews, Daniel Shinall, Gannon Shinall, Caesar Shinall, Jill Voll-Hart, and Jordan Hart; and many cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents and niece, Christina Marie Shinall.
Barbara worked at Foster & Grant in Bartonville in the machine shop for many years. She enjoyed spending time with her family.
Cremation rites have been accorded and a graveside service will be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Bethel Cemetery in Bath.
Memorial donations may be made in Barbara's name to her family. Online condolences can be left at www.hurleyfh.com.
Hurley Funeral Home in Havana is in charge of arrangements.

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Hurley Funeral Home-Havana

217 North Plum Street P.O. Box #648, Havana, IL 62644

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