Barbara Holley Obituary
She was born to the late Martin C. and Minnie A. (nee Clasen) Schroeder on December 22, 1938 in Chester, Illinois.
Barbara had worked as a secretary for Chester Grade School for 35 years and was also a part time dispatcher for Chester Police Department for 20 years.
She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Chester. Barbara was very active in Girl Scouts as a troop leader and also worked with the Cohen Home Committee for several years. She enjoyed quilting, cross stitching and knitting and loved her flowers in the summer.
Survivors:
3 Children:
Tom (Teri) Holley Kilgore, TX
Susan Holley Pearce, AZ
Christine (Kenny) Goetz Murphysboro, IL
3 Sisters:
Jane (Ned) Carlton Chester, IL
Shirley (Paul) McCormick Ellis Grove, IL
Donna Schroeder Fenton, MO
3 Grandchildren:
Tawna (Carlton) Allen, Heather McDaniel and Geoffrey (Kelsie) McDaniel
10 Great Grandchildren:
Kayty, Teri Ann, Christopher, Remington, Jaxson, Kingston, Andre, Leeam, Mylee and Hunter
Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends
Preceded in Death by: Parents and 1 Sister – Mary Schroeder
Funeral Service:
11:00 am, Monday, December 16, 2024
Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois
Officiating:
Rev. Timothy Sims
Interment:
St. John Lutheran Cemetery
Chester, Illinois
Visitation:
Monday – 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois
Memorials:
Girl Scouts
St. John Lutheran Church, Chester, Illinois
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