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March 2, 2026
Barbara J. Readel, 79, of Woodstock, IL passed away on December 6, 2024, at JourneyCare in Barrington, IL.
Barbara was born in Woodstock on September 16, 1945, to Walter and Dorothy (Kollenkark) Readel. She was a lifelong member of Grace Lutheran Church in Woodstock where she was baptized and confirmed. After graduating from Swedish American Nursing School in 1967, she began her nursing career at Woodstock Memorial Hospital. After 25 years of nursing, she transitioned into the business office where she stayed until she retired in 2008. Barb liked to travel and was fortunate enough to visit Australia, Denmark, and Sweden, as well as several states in the US including Hawaii.
Barb is survived by her nephews Robert (Colleen) of Concho, AZ and Ronald (Nancy) of Richardson, TX; a niece Lisa (Michael) of Woodstock, IL; great niece and nephews Amanda (Steven), Joshua (Jackie), Alexander, Anthony, and Ryan (Haley); as well as her great-great nieces and nephews, and a sister-in-law Sheila Readel.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Roger.
Services will be private.
Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.saundersfhc.com
For more information, call Saunders Funeral Home & Crematory.