Barbara Faye Peterson Obituary
The passing of Barbara Faye Peterson of Carbondale, Illinois leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on September 24, 2025 at the age of 88. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Barbara Faye Peterson to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Marion Wesley and Fern Loretta Carroll (Breeze); her siblings, Marjorie Rueter, Imogene "Imie" Streeter, Lavern and Kenneth Carroll; and her former husband Robert Eugene "Gene" Birkhimer.
She is survived by: her sister-in-law Eunice Carroll of Irvington, Illinois; her stepson Jason R. Peterson (Maria Aguirre) of Winnetka; her stepgrandchild Caitlynn Castil of Naperville, Illinois; her stepdaughter Jenni D. Ross (Ronald); her stepgrandchildren, Kaitlyn and Samuel of Fenton, Missouri; and her nieces and nephews, Kirk Rueter (Karla), Brent Rueter (Celeste), Denise Carroll, Lori Taylor (Russell), Kevin Carroll (Anastasia) and Cathy Warren (Johnny). She is also survived by 6 great-great nieces and nephews.
Because of Barbara's love for animals (especially Beau and Kati J), memorial gifts are suggested for St. Francis Community Animal Rescue & Education, Inc., 6228 Country Club Road, Murphysboro, IL 62966 or give to the charity of your choosing.
