Barbara M. Kretske Obituary
We bid farewell to Barbara M. Kretske of Arlington Heights, Illinois, born in Chicago, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on July 14, 2024 at the age of 82. Barbara touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Barbara had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Barbara may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: her children, Howard Hoffman, Hollie Wulf (Christopher) and Jason Hoffman (Laura); her grandchildren, Marlee Mikkelson (Jeremy), Jenna Hoffman, Alex Wulf, Alyssa Hoffman and Joey Hoffman; and her sister Sue Rappin.
