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Barbara Andreas Obituary
Died: June 22, 2023
Mrs. Barbara J. Andreas, age 94, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2023, in Woodstock, IL surrounded by her family.
Born to Charles and Charlotte Tryon in 1929, she was a lifelong Chicago Cubs fan, sports lover, & musician, playing baritone for Woodstock & Crystal Lake Community Bands. Barb & husband Ernie owned the Royal Oaks Museum of Antiques in Crystal Lake where she worked as a bookkeeper, using her talents for organization & attention to detail. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. A descendant of early pioneers in McHenry County, Barb was the family historian. A woman of impeccable strength & spirit, Barb was a good friend who shared encouragement with a quick wit, contagious laugh, and vivacious smile.
She will be remembered as a woman who fiercely loved Jesus and enjoyed spending time with those she loved. When things got tough, her tagline was "Come On, Barbara!" Until the end, she courageously faced adversity head-on.
Barb is survived by her loving children, Tryon "Larry" Andreas (Patty), Jim Andreas (Mary), Andrea Bellhouse (Russell); step-children, Ernest F. Andreas (Peggy), Nikki Johnson (Thor); 4 grandchildren, Marra Andreas, Nick Andreas (Kiley), Sarah Wille (Chad), Amy Rose Weber (Kalen); step-grand-children, Kent Andreas, Bryn Andreas, Eric Andreas, Tor Johnson; several great-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren.
Barb was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 42 years, Ernest C. Andreas; brother, Robert Tryon; sister, Phyllis Rogers; two nephews; and several sisters & brothers-in-law.
A private burial was held on Friday, June 30 at Oakland Cemetery, Woodstock, IL. A Celebration of Life will be held on July 30, 2023 for family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations be made in her memory to the Walworth County American Legion (note donation for the Citizenship Scholarship; Walworth County American Legion, c/o American Legion Post 45, PO Box 501, Elkhorn, WI 53121) and the Crystal Lake Community Band (note donation in memory of Barb Andreas; Crystal Lake Community Band PO Box 684, Crystal Lake, IL 60039).
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Kathy Anderlik
July 16, 2023
Barb and I became fast friends and cohorts through the Crystal Lake Community Band, since its inception in 1984. Barb played treble cleff baritone and I, trombone- - we sat next to one another for many many rehearsals!
Our friendship lasted until the day she passed. She was a wealth of knowledge on any subject, knew her politics like no one, a fine musician, full of fun and laughter with a tender/tough heart, and a dear dear friend . In her later years we wrote letters a few times a year, but she always remembered birthdays with a sweet note . My last letter to her was for her birthday.... Rest in Peace now, my friend
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Jean Ambrose
July 11, 2023
Barb and I became friends/ hall mates at Valley Hi. My dear friend Barb and fellow Cub Fan!!! I miss her so much.
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