Barbara Marie Yamber, 82, of DeKalb, died peacefully at home October 16, 2011 surrounded by her family.

Barbara was born in DeKalb on September 4, 1929, the daughter of Lester and Priscilla Cook. She graduated from DeKalb Township High School and attended Northern Illinois Teacher?s College. Barbara received her R.N. degree from Augustana Hospital Nursing School in Chicago, IL.

Barbara met her husband Paul while in nurses training. The day after she graduated, they married on February 17, 1952 and celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary this year. They started their life together in Chicago before moving to Waukegan, IL and permanently moved to DeKalb in 1960 to raise their children. Barbara was a caring, compassionate nurse and a wonderful wife, mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother. Barbara was known for her cooking, baking, and her love for the outdoors. Many people will miss seeing her walking the sidewalks of DeKalb. An avid Cubs fan, she never missed watching or listening to a game. Family was always her first priority and she will be greatly missed.

Survivors include; her husband Paul; four children, Debra (Donald) Landphair of Bettendorf, IA, Kathleen (Gaylord) Lockwood of Maple Park, Paul M. Yamber of Lonoke, AR, and Marilyn (David) Fannon of DeKalb. Eight grandchildren; Katie and Alex Landphair, Nicole (Rich) Jonutz and Megan Lockwood, Paul W. Yamber, Michael, Zach and Noah Willard, and one great grandchild, Makayla Marie Jonutz.

Cremation has taken place at Finch Crematory. A visitation will be held at a later date. To send an online condolence visit: wwwronanmoorefinch.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak Street DeKalb, IL 60115 815-758-3841.

Service:

Visitation:
Friday, January 20, 2012

4:00 - 8:00 pm

Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home