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Barbara Hany Obituary
Barbara Ann Hany
Feb. 8, 1953 - Sept. 19, 2023
BLOOMINGTON - Barbara Ann Hany (Allen), 70, passed away peacefully at her Bloomington home on Tuesday, September 19, 2023. She spent her final weeks surrounded by her loving family.
Barb was born in Bloomington, IL, to Robert and Bernadine Allen on February 8, 1953, and was one of seven children. She completed her registered nursing degree in 1995, and spent several years working in a variety of nursing roles. Barb married John Hany (Gridley, IL) in 1999, and his career took them to several states across the Midwest (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota and Missouri) before settling back in Illinois.
She was a talented seamstress and eventually traded in her nursing license to start her own sewing and decorating business. She was gifted with a green thumb, and when she wasn't sewing, she could be found tending to one of her beautiful gardens.
After retiring, Barb and John enjoyed spending their winters together at their home on Fort Myers Beach, FL.
Barb was the mother of Blake Hiltabrand (Wilmette, IL), and Lindsey Hiltabrand (Andrew) Schroeer (Seattle, WA); and was blessed with two stepchildren: Scott (Courtney) Hany (Johnston, IA), and Dr. Lucinda (Dave) Hany (Springfield, IL). She was also the grandmother to seven wonderful grandchildren. Barb was preceded in death by her parents; and is survived, by her six siblings: Sue (Rick) Epley, Robert (Laurie) Allen, Christy (Marty) Joseph, Greg (Jenny) Allen, Gayle Morrill, and Deb (Mike) Pierce.
No funeral or memorial service will be held.
Donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Memories and Condolences
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Anne Craig-McEldowney
September 30, 2023
May God bless you and your loved ones!
Lynne and Jim Onken
September 25, 2023
Jim and I met Barb and John at Batiki West Condos on FT Myers Beach, Fl. Such a lovely woman. So sad to hear of her passing. She was so sweet, and John and Jim talked cars. Sending condolences and sympathies to all. RIP Barb.
Dorothy Carson Ahlenius
September 24, 2023
John and family, I am so very sorry to hear of Barb´s passing. May all your great memories with Barb, comfort your heart during this very difficult time.
Tom & Kathy Hany
September 24, 2023
Our sympathy to John and the rest of her family. We enjoyed knowing Barb and her many talents. Tom & Kathy Hany
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