Dr. Barbara Gaffke's obituary , Passed away on September 4, 2025 in Park Ridge, Illinois
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Dr. Barbara Gaffke

October 22, 1939 - September 4, 2025 (85 years old)

Park Ridge, Illinois

Dr. Barbara Gaffke's obituary , Passed away on September 4, 2025 in Park Ridge, Illinois
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Dr. Barbara Gaffke

October 22, 1939 - September 4, 2025 (85 years old)

Park Ridge, Illinois

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Barbara Gaffke Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Barbara Gaffke (Park Ridge, Illinois), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on September 4, 2025 at the age of 85. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Barbara Gaffke to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her husband John; and her parents, Frank and Catherine. She is survived by: her siblings, Robert, Dolores and Fred; her children, Michael Gaffke (Lara Muldoon), Jeanine Gaffke (Michael Kane) and Corinne McKeag (James); and her grandchildren, Aidan, Elise, Vivienne and Lilliana.

In honor of Barbara's legacy, donations may be made to AMVETS (https://amvetsnsf.org), Lakeland Animal Shelter.

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September 9, 2025

Karen Mastrolonardo wrote a sympathy message

“I was so sorry to hear about Barb's passing. She was such a wonderful neighbor to my mother-in-law, Eleanor. After my knee replacements a couple of months ago, I went walking with Barb and Eleanor and (being a nurse myself) had a nice talk about the current status of the nursing profession. May her memory be a blessing.”

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Sep 13

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Ryan-Parke Funeral Home
120 S NW Hwy, Park Ridge, IL 60068

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Saint Paul of the Cross Church
320 S Washington Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068

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