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Barbara Hanson Obituary

BARBARA ELLEN (CONKLIN) HANSON, 88 ROCKTON - Barbara Ellen Hanson, 88, of Rockton died peacefully with family Thursday, Oct. 18 2012. Born June 20, 1924, in Rockton, the daughter of James H. and Delia Conklin. Married the former Leland Hanson. Barbara took great pride in the family farm, enjoyed spending winters in South Padre Island, Texas and was known for her ability to tell wonderful stories. She will be greatly missed by her family and her many friends. Survived by son, Guy L. Callahan, of Tierra Verde, Fla.; grandsons, Sean W. Callahan (Julie) of Reading, Mass., and Chad M. Callahan (Kimberly) of Minneapolis; great- grandchildren, Hannah, Casey, Jack, Joe and James; nephew, Willie Conklin; and cousins, Robert (Betty) Conklin and Richard Conklin of Rockton. The family would like to thank the staff at Highview in the Woodlands for their devoted and exceptional care. Graveside service at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 26, at Rockton Township Cemetery, 600 West St., Rockton. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Macktown Living History, PO Box 566, Rockton, IL 61072, or to the staff at Highview in the Woodlands, 1000 Falcon Pt. Place, Rockton, IL 61072. McCorkle Funeral Home, 767 N. Blackhawk Blvd., Rockton, assisted the family. To share a memory or send an online condolence, mccorklefuneralhome.com.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Oct. 23 to Oct. 24, 2012.

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Cindy Conklin Eells

October 17, 2023

While visiting family on Galveston Island, I look south towards Padre and sent a little prayer to Barbara. Thanking of the family, and my dad`s cousin.

Chad,Kim,Hannah,Jack,James Callahan

October 25, 2012

Playing hide and seek and poker, safari hunts near the river, feeding geese and deer, hanging out in the barn with all the cats and sharing a twin bed with grandma are all special memories I have from my childhood. As I got older my family treasured our annual week trips to SPI to visit Barb where we would have wonderful conversations on sports, politics and life all over an oyster and a MGD. Barbara was awfully special to our family and will be missed but remembered forever. We love you Grandma.

October 25, 2012

We winter in the RIO Valley and stopped to see her at the Island. She was a very special lady and friend. She'll be greatly missed by all.
Love
Ron and Rita Sutherland

Diana Smith

October 24, 2012

RIP BARBIE I WILL MISS U VERY MUCH LOVE DIANA

Diana Smith

October 24, 2012

Barb will b sadly missrd by me I took care of Barb for as long as she was at Highview she was a great joy and even when she wasnt.feeling the best she always smiled I will always remember Barb with love she was an.amazing woman my deepest consoldence to her family

October 24, 2012

Although we were not as close to Grandma Barb as our son-in-law, daughter, and kids (Hannah, Jack, and James) - Grandma Barb always treated us very well. A truly kind and beautiful lady - will be missed by everyone she met. With Love, Chuck and Ruth Wilson

Cindy Conklin Eells

October 23, 2012

It was just last month that we were chatting in her living room catching up on family and enjoying the visit. I am so happy we decided to drop in. Barbara was a great help in tracing the Conklin family tree. We had fun comparing notes and filling in gaps. She will be missed. Rest in peace cousin.

Vicky Conklin

October 23, 2012

I have many Happy memories shared with Barbara starting back in the 40's. She was first cousin to Robert, [Bob] my dear husband, And over the many years we managed to keep in touch. Even though we were separated by many miles. I am grateful for the last visit I had with her, a few weeks ago, We had a little happy reunion reminiscing the years passed. and I'm Sad but also Happy for that privilege. We chatted and laughed. She will be missed by her loving family Rest in peace Barbara.

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