Sharon Barta

Sharon Barta obituary, Hillside, IL

Sharon Barta

Sharon Barta Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Homes - Niles on Jan. 26, 2026.
Sharon Barta, age 65, passed away on January 24,2026. Loving wife of George Barta and the late Richard Howard. Cherished mother of Nick (Kati) Howard and the late Dana Howard; stepmother of Kenneth (Erica) and Steven Barta. Dear sister of Richard (Vivian) and Donald (Carol) Olsen. Daughter of the late Donald and Janet Olsen. Beloved Aunt of many nieces and nephews. Treasured niece of Patricia Paetsch and the late MaryLou Oberheim and daughter in law of the late Rosalie Howard. Fond cousin of Cheryl (Ron) Bellavia, Billy (Patty) Barzowski, Tammy (the late Joe) Notaro, Eddie (Joey) Barzowski and the late Randy Oberheim. Sharon was a friend to many and made friends easily anywhere she went.

Visitation Tuesday, January 27, 2026, from 3:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. at Colonial – Wojciechowski Funeral Home, 8025 West Golf Rd., Niles. Prayers at the funeral home Wednesday, at 9:00 a.m., going in procession to St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church, 320 S. Washington, Park Ridge, for a 10:00 a.m. Funeral Mass. Arrangements entrusted to Green Burials of Love, Ltd. Marion Friel – Funeral Director. Interment at Mount Carmel Catholic Cemetery. Info: www.colonialfuneral.com or 847-721-0322

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January 26, 2026

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The Staff of Colonial Wojciechowski Funeral Home

January 26, 2026

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Janet S Reed

January 26, 2026

I knew Sharon when she worked at The Admiral at the Lake several years ago. She was always a delightful person. Condolences to the family, but especially Don whom I also knew.
Janet Reed

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