Barbara K. Holley

BARBARA K. HOLLEY, 85, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 1:34 am, Friday, December 13, 2024 at her residence.

She was born to the late Martin C. and Minnie A. (nee Clasen) Schroeder on December 22, 1938 in Chester, Illinois.

Barbara had worked as a secretary for Chester Grade School for 35 years and was also a part time dispatcher for Chester Police Department for 20 years.

She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Chester. Barbara was very active in Girl Scouts as a troop leader and also worked with the Cohen Home Committee for several years. She enjoyed quilting, cross stitching and knitting and loved her flowers in the summer.

Survivors:

3 Children:

Tom (Teri) Holley Kilgore, TX

Susan Holley Pearce, AZ

Christine (Kenny) Goetz Murphysboro , IL

3 Sisters:

Jane (Ned) Carlton Chester, IL

Shirley (Paul) McCormick Ellis Grove, IL

Donna Schroeder Fenton, MO

3 Grandchildren:

Tawna (Carlton) Allen, Heather McDaniel and Geoffrey (Kelsie) McDaniel

10 Great Grandchildren:

Kayty, Teri Ann, Christopher, Remington, Jaxson, Kingston, Andre, Leeam, Mylee and Hunter

Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends

Preceded in Death by:  Parents and 1 Sister – Mary Schroeder

Funeral Service:

11:00 am, Monday, December 16, 2024

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Officiating:

Rev. Timothy Sims

Interment:

St. John Lutheran Cemetery

Chester, Illinois

Visitation:

Monday – 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Memorials:

Girl Scouts

St. John Lutheran Church, Chester, Illinois