Marilyn Barr, 90, Wilton Township

BARR, MARILYN

Marilyn L. Barr (nee Tucker), age 90, of Wilton Township, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her loving family on Monday, March 6.

She is survived by her loving husband of 70 years, Burton Barr, her daughters Linda (Joseph Zdziarski) Barr and Lori (Pete) Slattery, her grandchildren Kaylin (Sam) Barnes, Jake Slattery, Cheryl (Jon) Allen and John Zdziarski, her great grandchildren Ellie, Emily and Ethan Allen, her sisters-in-law Marian Krapf and Nance Tucker, her special cousin Tamra (Warren) Piper, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends, and bonus grandchildren Cori Kassib and Cameron Martin.

Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents, J. William and Idabelle (nee Dole) Tucker, her son Kevin Barr (1977), her brother Tom Tucker and her brother-in-law Wayne Krapf.

Marilyn was a graduate of Peotone High School and an active member of St. Paul United Church of Christ, Manhattan. Marilyn was an avid reader and Duke fan. She enjoyed her monthly card club with her closest friends. Marilyn learned the demands of being a farm wife, making countless meals over the years and supporting her husband and family during the long hours of planting and harvesting.

Marilyn was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, and she will be missed by all who knew and loved her. The Barr family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the caregivers Minjee, Cindy and Lisa who provided immeasurable support to Marilyn and the entire family these past 13 months.

Funeral service for Marilyn took place on Wednesday, March 9, at the Forsythe/Gould Funeral Home, with the Rev. Carol Currier-Frighetto officiating. Interment was held at Wilton Cemetery, Wilton Center. Arrangements were entrusted to Forsythe Gould Funeral Home, 507 S. State St., Manhattan, IL 60442, 815-478-3321, www.forsythegouldfh.com

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