Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
Barbara Kinney Obituary
Barbara A. Kinney, 92, of Rockford passed peacefully on May 1, 2018. Born December 6, 1925, in Rockford, the daughter of William L. and Hazel (Lawson) Kinney. Barbara graduated from East High School in 1943. She began working at Barber Colman Company in 1944, retiring in 1988 as Benefits Administrator. Lifelong member of Trinity Lutheran Church where she was involved with the Altar Guild, Linda Hallberg Circle, and Day Care Auxiliary. She was a full-time volunteer at Brightside adult day care through R.S.V.P. Past member of several women's golf groups including the Ingersoll 9 Hole Golf League. She found great pleasure in children, music and travel. She is survived by her great-niece and committed caregiver, Karin Beck; and generations of nieces and nephews. Heartfelt appreciation to her faithful friend, Elsie Carlson. Predeceased by parents; sisters, Isabel Crosby, and Betty Mabie; and brothers, William and Robert Kinney.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. May 12, 2018, in Trinity Lutheran, 200 N 1st St., Rockford. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Center for Sight & Hearing, 8038 Macintosh Ln. Suite 1, Rockford, IL 61107. Arrangements by Olson Funeral & Cremation Services, Ltd. To share a memory or send an online condolence, visit olsonfh.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Barbara Kinney
3 Entries
Carol Johnson
May 7, 2018
Will miss seeing Barb at Trinity Lutheran Church on Sunday mornings. She was a lovely lady and it was always nice to visit with her.
Barbara Schlomann
May 7, 2018
Barbara was a member of our Low Vision Social & Recreation Group at the Center for Sight & Hearing for many, many years. She was loved by everyone in our group. Barbara was a special lady and will be dearly missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Karin and other family members.
Our Condolences,
Center for Sight & Hearing Low Vision Group
Sharie Nelson
May 6, 2018
Lovely lady. Worked with her at Barber-Colman.
Showing 1 - 3 of 3 results
Make a Donation
in Barbara Kinney's name
Memorial Events
for Barbara Kinney
How to support Barbara's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Barbara Kinney's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
