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Barbara Gomer Obituary
Aurora - Barbara J. Gomer received eternal rest at the age of 94 on April 29, 2024 at her home in Aurora, IL. She was born in Alton, IL on April 22, 1930 to the late Everette S. and Helen (Naylor) McGlasson.
Barb is survived by two daughters; Deb Runyan (Bob) of Ridge Farm, IL, and Sue Heinkel (Paul) of Aurora, IL, four grandchildren; Pat (Kayla) Runyan of Martinsville, IN, and Greg (Sarah) Runyan of Ridge Farm, IL, Sarah (Peter) Guzauskas of Aurora, IL, and Eric (Meghan) Heinkel of Oswego, IL, eight great-grandchildren; Will and Jeff Runyan and Deven Vice, Audrey and Emma Runyan, Grace and Max Heinkel, and P.J. (Paul Joseph) Guzauskas.
Barb was preceded in death by her husband, Sam Gomer Jr., her parents; Everette and Helen McGlasson, her brother; Robert (Bob) McGlasson, her sister-in-law and best friend; Shirley McGlasson, and one niece; Denise Strader.
A Life Celebration for Barb will take place on June 1,2024 at 11:00 AM, at Aurora Senior Services, 2111 Plum St. Aurora, IL 60506.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in Barb's honor to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Arrangements were handled by The Healy Chapel, Aurora, IL. To read the full obituary and sign the online guestbook please visit www.healychapel.com 630-897-9291.
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Linda Minner
June 2, 2024
My condolences to the family. As a child I lived 2 doors down from Barb. She was always so sweet & kind to everyone. She was a good example to me of what a lady should be. I always admired her & her family.
Charla Wikoff
May 3, 2024
I knew Barbara from working at Bethalto Care Center and took care of her Mother-In-Law for several years. Barbara and the family were always so sweet and caring, I will never forget them and am so sorry to hear of her passing. Sympathy and condolences to the family from Charla Wikoff the Charge Nurse on South Wing at Bethalto Care----many years ago.
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