Search by Name

Search by Name

FUNERAL HOME

Barbara BARTOLOMUCCI Obituary

Barbara Ruth

Bartolomucci

CHATHAM, IL - Barbara Ruth Bartolomucci, 79, passed away peacefully on her birthday, Tuesday, June 17, 2014, at her home.

Barbara was born in 1935, in Springfield, Ill., to the late Farrell Page and Anna Josephine Hatfield Schwarberg. She was preceded in death by her sister, Norma Erickson and great-grandson, Kaiden Michael. She married Thomas E. Bartolomucci, Sr., on May 4, 1957.

Barb will be greatly missed by Tom, her husband of 57 years; daughters, Ann (Jim) Hamrick of Springfield, Tammy Bartolomucci (fiancé, Kit Jones) of Springfield, Mary Bartolomucci (Mark Green) of Chatham; and sons, Tom (Beth) Bartolomucci, Jr., John Bartolomucci, all of Chatham; grandchildren, Becky Spengler, Danielle Bartolomucci Beckham (Seth), Tommy Bartolomucci (fiancée, Cortni Ramm), Ashleigh Hamrick, Scottie Claycomb; brother, Bob Schwarberg; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Her family will greet family and friends from 9 a.m. until the time of the Vigil Service at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 21, at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, 629 East Spruce St., Chatham, with Fr. George Morelock as officiant. Burial will be at Chatham Memorial Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, www.stjude.org, or, in honor of her dog, Muffin, to Cairn Rescue USA Midwest, 617 Richards St., Geneva, IL 60134, www.cairnrescueusa.com.

To offer your condolences, please visit staabpolk.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The State Journal-Register from Jun. 19 to Jun. 20, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Barbara BARTOLOMUCCI

Not sure what to say?





Kari, Mike, & Kaitlynn

June 24, 2014

Beth and family,
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Linda Henson

June 21, 2014

So sorry about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. You have our deepest sympathy. -- Jim and Linda Henson

Kathy Graben

June 21, 2014

To Ann and Family,
We are very sorry to hear of the news of your mother. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Steve and Kathy (Elder) Graben

June 21, 2014

Sorry to hear about the loss of your mother.I know she is in a special place. Our thoughts & prayers are with you.

Susan, Jay & Tom Rebman

kyla sledge

June 20, 2014

I am sorry to hear about your loss. May you find peace and comfort from Gods Word the Bible.

Anne Hofferkamp

June 20, 2014

Nancy - Sorry for your loss.

Dave & Brenda Sharpe

June 20, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. May you find peace in knowing you'll see her again someday.

Matt and Mindy DeWitt

June 19, 2014

Ann and family,

We're very sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. Please know we're thinking of you.

Paula Hornbeek

June 19, 2014

Barb was a truly lovely lady. I know she is with the Lord!

Mary Atkinson

June 19, 2014

Ann and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Remember all the great memories you have made!

Marilyn Garcia

June 19, 2014

Barbara was a woman who loved her family and had great pride in them. She and Tom had 57 years together of smiles and love. It is with heartfelt thoughts and prayers I send my love to Tom and her family.

June 19, 2014

Very sorry for your loss. I know how difficult it is to loose your Mother.

Chase and Nelida Ramirez

June 19, 2014

Sorry for the loss of your grandmother. May your memories of her bring you great comfort in the days to come. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Karen Erickson Cullen

June 19, 2014

So sorry to hear of Aunt Barbs death. She died on her birthday, but was with her sister (Norma) on Norma's birthday, June 18th! My sympathies to Uncle Tom and the family.

Dale Rasmussen

June 19, 2014

So sorry to hear of Barb's passing. Prayers for Tom and his family.

Barbara is the young girl in front of her mother.

Larry Schwarberg

June 19, 2014

May God's love, time, and the presence and the prayers of family and friends ease the grief of your death.

Nancy Bartolomucci

June 19, 2014

Aunt Barb was a great aunt. Always had a smile in her face. She will be missed here but welcomed in heaven. Say hello to everyone there for me Aunt Barb.

Showing 1 - 17 of 17 results

Make a Donation
in Barbara BARTOLOMUCCI's name

Memorial Events
for Barbara BARTOLOMUCCI

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

Funeral services provided by:

Butler Funeral Home & Cremation Tribute Center - Chatham

8855 State Route 4, Chatham, IL 62629

How to support Barbara's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
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
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
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

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 more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Barbara BARTOLOMUCCI's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

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