Barbara L. Slaughter Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Barbara L. Slaughter of Hutsonville, Illinois, who passed away on June 21, 2025, at the age of 81, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Barbara L. Slaughter to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Wilbert Optholt and Henriette Optholt (Dykema); and her son-in-law Stacey Speros. She is survived by: her children, Bernard Slaughter of Indianapolis, Michael Slaughter (Ellen) of Robinson, Heather Crutcher (John) of Oakwood and Rebecca Speros of Marshall; her grandchildren, Cade Slaughter, Sydney Mason (Jake), Kiefer Manning, Jake Manning (Marissa), Clayton Manning (Kristin), Skylar Crutcher, Evan Crutcher, Peyton Crutcher, Emma Crutcher, Henrietta Crutcher, Rowan Fox Angus, Jessica Bradenburg (Kaleb) and Clayton Speros; and her great grandchildren, Jack, Hank Mason, Owen, Carson, Bronwyn Manning, Brenton, Quade Speros, Gannon and Jaxton Brandenburg.
