Casolari, Barbara Jean

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• Reference Number: CASO.B001
• _FGRAVE: 30310925

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SPRINGFIELD - Barbara J. Sims, 70, of Springfield died Friday, Oct. 3, 2008, at St. John's Hospital.

Barbara was born on July 5, 1938, in Flora, the daughter of Albert Barney and Alma Casolari Rentz. She married Van Dean Sims on Oct. 31, 1970; he preceded her in death in 2006.

Barbara graduated from Flora High School and went on to work for the state of Illinois, dedicating 35 years of service before retiring in 1991. She was also an active member and volunteer with Concordia Lutheran Church.

Barbara was also preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Elvera Copley; and her nephew, Henry Eugene Copley.

She is survived by her stepchildren, Stephen (wife, Susan) Sims of Frisco, Texas, and Stanley Sims of Springfield; her siblings, Gloria Eskew of Kennett, Mo., Shirley Park of Steeleville, Albert B. Jr. (wife, Merle) Casolari of Springfield and Bill (wife, Chelsea) Casolari of Flora; as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6, 2008, at Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. Sixth St.

An additional visitation will be held from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008, at Concordia Lutheran Church, 2300 Wilshire Road. Funeral ceremonies will follow at 11:30 a.m. at the church with the Rev. James Hennig officiating.

Burial will follow in Camp Butler National Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Concordia Lutheran Church or School, 2300 Wilshire Road, Springfield IL 62703.

Please visit Barbara's online life story at www.butlerfuneralhomes.com to offer your condolences.

Published in The State Journal-Register on 10/5/2008

Barbara married Sims, Van Dean on 31 Oct 1970 in Our Savior Lutheran Church, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois. Van was born in 1928; died in 2006; was buried in Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: CASO.A001
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Albert married ?, Alma E.. Alma was born in 1906; died in Sep 1977; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _FGRAVE: 52391010