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Barbara Selhost Obituary
April 1, 1943 - October 27, 2025
Barbara K. Selhost, 82, of Moline, passed away Monday, October 27, 2025 at Charter Senior Living, Moline.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m., Friday, October 31, 2025 at Rafferty Funeral Home, 2111-1st St A, Moline. Visitation will be 4 to 6 p.m., Thursday, at the funeral home. Entombment will be at Rock Island Memorial Park Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Alzheimer's Association.
Barbara was born April 1, 1943 in Rock Island, the daughter of Melvin and Virginia "Bea" (Evans) Allen. She married Dale Selhost on September 4, 1965 in Rock Island. He preceded her in death February 10, 2018.
Barbara retired from Jewel-Osco, Moline after 21 years of service.
Barbara was active in Home Extension groups and card clubs. She was a lifelong artist and known for her crafts at Christmas time.
Survivors include her children, Doug Selhost, Moline, Terri Favela, Silvis and Michael (Joan) Selhost, Colona; sister, Gloria (Niles) Surratt, Sherrard, Ill., and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son, Daryl Selhost.
Condolences may be left at RaffertyFunerals.com
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