Barbara Noonen Obituary
Barb was born on January 31, 1938 in Stronghurst, IL to Donald W. and Genevieve H. (Kelly) Rankin. She was married Eugene Clement Noonen and together they had three children.
Surviving are her sons, Jeffrey (Cindy) Noonen of Chillicothe, Corey (Lucy) Noonen of Chillicothe, and Shawn (Stacie) Noonen of Houston, TX; 16 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers.
Barb graduated from OSF St. Francis College of Nursing in 1959. She was a registered nurse and later a clinical coordinator for many healthcare facilities in the Peoria area, including OSF St. Francis Medical Center, both Proctor and Methodist Hospitals, Fireside and Bel-Wood Nursing Homes and the Proctor Addiction Recovery Center. She retired after 40+ years of serving in healthcare in the Peoria area. Barb was a member of the Red Hat Society and loved her QVC shopping! She also loved spending time with her family.
Cremation rites will be accorded and there will be no services at this time. Memorials in Barb's name may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements are under the care of Weber-Hurd Funeral Home in Chillicothe.
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Jane (Schmitt) Gudat
August 26, 2025
Jeff, Corey, Shawn, so sorry to hear about your mom! She was a sweet lady! Hugs to all of you!
Jane and Greg Gudat
Shari Evans
August 22, 2025
Barb was a great friend to me she will be greatly missed by all her family and friends
Karen Spring
August 19, 2025
Jeff, Corey, and Shawn, Sending our sympathy to your family at this difficult time. We have fond memories of your mom. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.Aunt Marilyn and the Dell family
Bob Bennett
August 18, 2025
To Jeff,Corey and Shaun sorry to hear of your moms passing spent a lot of time at your house in our very younger years. My condolences to you and your families.
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Chris Schaub
August 18, 2025
My condolences to the family. I remember when my mother was in hospice, she would visit and was so supportive and sweet. Prayers
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