Barbara Spector

Barbara Spector obituary

Barbara Spector

Barbara Spector Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Goldman Funeral Group - Buffalo Grove Chapel on Dec. 7, 2025.
Barbara Spector, nee White, age 96, of Buffalo Grove and raised her family in Skokie; beloved wife and best friend for 48 years of the late Irwin Spector; loving mother of Marla Spector and Mark (Julie) Spector; adored Baboo of Jarret Turbin, Nikki Turbin, Wyatt (Bari) Spector, and Avery Spector; devoted daughter of the late Isadore and the late Sylvia White; cherished sister of the late Armand White. Barbara's independence and incredible energy amazed all of us. Her strength, love, grace, and spirit will always stay with her family and everyone who knew her. She will be missed every day. Graveside service Tuesday, 1:30 p.m. CT at Westlawn Cemetery, Section Carnation, 7801 W. Montrose Ave., Norridge. Barbara's service will be livestreamed on her website at www.goldmanfuneralgroup.com. In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to the Lurie Children's Hospital, www.luriechildrens.org. Info: The Goldman Funeral Group (847) 478-1600.

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