Barbara J. Smiles Obituary
We bid farewell to Barbara J. Smiles of Joliet, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on November 7, 2025 at the age of 70. Barbara touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Barbara J. Smiles to pay them a last tribute.
She is survived by: her sisters, Pat Ziebart of Hoffman Estates, IL and Sharon Stukel (Ray) of Joliet; her nephew Mike Stukel (Meagan); her nieces, Katie Stukel (Ryan Freerksen) and Sarah Sicher (Michael); her great-nieces and great-nephews, Elinor, Wesley, Austin Sicher, Theodore, Sophie Ziebart and Lucas Stukel; and her close friend Marie Quarcini (Steve).
She dearly loved her dogs and memorials in her honor to Paws Up 4 Rescue (pawsup4rescue.org) in Joliet or the American Cancer Society for pancreatic research (cancer.org) would be most welcome.
