Barbara A. Atz Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Barbara A. Atz of Freeport, Illinois, whose life came to an end on April 18, 2025 at the age of 77, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Barbara A. Atz to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Donald Walker and Marjorie Walker (Marienthal); her husband Ken; her son Donald Erb; and her brother Wayne Walker.
She is survived by: her daughter Karen Wise (Joel) of Freeport; her grandchildren, Caleb Wise (Rachael Kersch Libowski), Jared Wise (Macie), Adam Wise, Aaron Wise, James Wise (Joanne Howard) and Caitlyn Carlson; her great grandchild Felicity Wise; her stepsons, Terry Atz (Julie) of Freeport and Gregory Atz of Rockford; her stepgranddaughter Kirsten Atz; her sister Susan Dicks of Winnebago; her sisters-in-law, Kay Walker of Freeport and Judy Atz of Freeport; and her close friends, Alice VanBrocklin and Lisa Grutsch.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 3rd 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Daughenbaugh Funeral Home (115 S West St, Dakota, IL 61018). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 3rd 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.