1944 - 2026
1944
2026
Tuscola - Barbara S. Utterback, 81, of Tuscola, died on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Haven of Tuscola.
Visitation will be from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 S. Main St., Tuscola. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Forty Martyrs Catholic Church, 201 E. Van Allen St., Tuscola. Burial will be in the Tuscola Township Cemetery.
Funeral services provided by:
Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home - Tuscola705 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL 61953
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Sara Jo Holmes
Yesterday
Barb was truly an earth angel and now she has her heavenly wings. May love annd support surround you all. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Love always, Chuck and Sara Holmes
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phil partenheimer
January 25, 2026
So sorry to hear of your wife's passing, Bob. I will pray a rosary for Her.
Mick Howrey
January 24, 2026
I am very sorry to hear that Barbara has passed away. I felt very fortunate that I had the opportunity to meet Barbara and to get to know her when she lived at Carriage Crossing in Arcola. She was a wonderful, caring and loving woman who made a major impact on the Tuscola community. I will keep Bob and the entire Utterback family in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
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