A funeral will be held Monday, December 16, 2024 for 85-year-old Barbara K. Holley of Chester, Illinois, who passed away at 1:34 a.m., Friday, December 13, 2024 at her residence.
She was born December 22, 1938 in Chester, Illinois to Martin C. and Minnie A. (nee Clasen) Schroeder.
She is survived by three children: Tom (Teri) Holley of Kilgore, Texas, Susan Holley of Pearce, Arizona, and Christine (Kenny) Goetz of Murphysboro , Illinois; Jane (Ned) Carlton of Chester, Illinois, Shirley (Paul) McCormick of Ellis Grove, Illinois and Donna Schroeder of Fenton, Missouri;
three 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.
She was preceded in death by a sister: Mary Schroeder.
Barbara was a secretary at Chester Grade School for 35 years and she 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.
Visitation will be 9-11 a.m. Monday at the Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois.
A funeral for 85-year-old Barbara K. Holley of Chester, Illinois, will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, December 16, 2024 at the Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois. Officiating, Rev. Timothy Sims.
Interment will be in the St. John Lutheran Cemetery in Chester, Illinois.
Memorials may be made to the Girl Scouts or to St. John Lutheran Church, Chester, Illinois.