Barbara J. Bartels Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Barbara J. Bartels (Joliet, Illinois), who passed away on January 24, 2026, at the age of 77, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Barbara J. Bartels or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
As Barbara departs from this earthly realm, her essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Barbara may no longer walk beside us, her spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Barbara leaves behind.
She was predeceased by: her granddaughter Mellissa Brandt; and her parents, Anthony L. Banks and Marion J. Banks (Klenz). She is survived by: her daughters, Diana Brandt (Jim), Jeanne Webber (Richard), Theresa Bartels and Carrie Stirratt (Jesse Merideth); her brothers, Gerald A. Banks (Teresa) and Larry D. Banks (Dawn); and her pet Milo. She is also survived by Numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.
