Obituaries
Peoria- Barbara Ann Woodward, age 92, of Peoria, passed away at 9:36 AM on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at her residence with her son by her side.
Born June 29, 1928 in Peoria, a daughter to Willard M. and Marie Geraldine (O’Connor) Waugh. She graduated from the Academy of Our Lady and began working as an Administrative Assistant, eventually retiring from the Illinois Department of Public Health. Barbara was an avid and diehard Chicago Cubs fan who enjoyed reading and watching old movies in her spare time.
Survivors include one son Jay Woodward of Peoria and one sister Rosie Dersch of Peoria.
Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, one son John Woodward, one brother Willard Waugh and two sisters: Jeanne Runkle and Mary Lou Waugh.
Visitation will be held on Friday, January 15, 2021 from 10:00 AM until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM at Holy Family Catholic Church. Franciscan Friars will officiate, and burial will follow in St. Mary Cemetery in West Peoria.
Memorials in Barbara’s memory may be made to American Cancer Society or St. Jude Midwest Affiliate.
Friends and family may sign the online guestbook by logging onto www.wrightandsalmon.com.
Previous Events
Visitation
15
Jan
3720 N Sterling Ave
Peoria, IL 61615
Funeral Mass
15
Jan
3720 N Sterling Ave
Peoria, IL 61615
Cemetery Details
Location
421 N. Sterling Ave
West Peoria, IL 61604
