Barbara L. Gillespie Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Barbara L. Gillespie of Freeport, Illinois, who passed away on April 8, 2026 at the age of 91. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Herbert Schadle and Dorothy Schadle; her husband Joe Gillespie (Dodo); her granddaughters, Jackie and Katie Gillespie; and her brothers-in-law, Jim Gillespie (Betty) and Alfred Gillespie (Delores).
She is survived by: her children, Terri (Nory) and Tim Gillespie (Robin); her grandchildren, Ryan Newberry (Beth), Paul Newberry (Nicky), Erik Aalund (Shay), Danny Newberry (Gina), Nate Aalund (Nikki), Lindsay Murdock (Colin) and Sean Gillespie (Sarai); and her friend Naples.
A memorial has been established.
