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Visitation:
Visitation will be from
5-7 PM
Thursday, February 23, 2017
at Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home in Lincoln
Service:
Funeral services to follow at
7PM
Thursday also at
Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home in Lincoln
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Barbara Ann "Barb" Reichert, 70, of Lincoln,
formerly of Virginia, peacefully passed away
February 17, 2017 at Memorial Medical Center,
Springfield.
Barb was born February 3, 1947 in
Jacksonville, IL., the daughter of Dareld and Norma
(Williams) Ivey. She was preceded in death by her
parents.
Barb was a 1965 graduate of Virginia High School and
married her high school sweetheart, Gary Reichert on
July 18, 1965 at Grace Lutheran Church in Virginia,
IL, where she and Gary remain members.
Barb retired from SIU School of Medicine after 33
years of service as the Chairman & Curriculum
Administrative Assistant for the Microbiology &
Immunology Department. Barb had been a member of
the Lioness Club in Virginia, and is a prior member
of the Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem in
Lincoln.
Memorial donations may be made to Historic Grace
Lutheran Food Pantry in Springfield, IL or
Humane Society of Logan County, Lincoln, IL.
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Barb cherished her time with family and friends
antiquing and attending various hometown festivals.
She also enjoyed gardening, cooking, baking and
sewing, especially cross stitch. Many of her
creations were framed and shared with family and
friends. Barb spent many years attending sporting
events for her children and later enjoyed attending
various sporting events with her family. Barb was
known to have a big heart. Over the years, she held
a special places in her heart for her pets and an
even bigger place for her granddaughter, Addy, whom
she adored.
Surviving are her husband Gary Reichert of Lincoln,
IL; daughter Heather Reichert of Carpentersville,
IL., son Eric Reichert of Lincoln, IL.; and
granddaughter Addalynn Reichert.
Visitation will be from
5-7 PM
Thursday, February 23, 2017
at Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home in Lincoln
with funeral services to follow at
7PM
Thursday also at the
funeral home. Burial will be at
11 AM
Friday, February 24, 2017
in Walnut Ridge Cemetery, Virginia, IL.
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