Barbara Jo (Hemken) Whitworth's obituary , Passed away on September 19, 2023 in New Douglas, Illinois

Barbara Jo (Hemken) Whitworth

February 10, 1979 - September 19, 2023 (44 years old)

New Douglas, Illinois

Barbara Jo (Hemken) Whitworth's obituary , Passed away on September 19, 2023 in New Douglas, Illinois
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Barbara Jo (Hemken) Whitworth

February 10, 1979 - September 19, 2023 (44 years old)

New Douglas, Illinois

Barbara Jo (Hemken) Whitworth Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Barbara Jo (Hemken) Whitworth of New Douglas, Illinois, born in Litchfield, Illinois, who passed away on September 19, 2023 at the age of 44. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Barbara Jo (Hemken) Whitworth to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her brothers, James and Joseph Hemken; and her grandparents, Kenny, Opal Randle, Leslie and Dorothy Hemken.

She is survived by: her mother Mary Jo Hemken, Sr. (Randle); her husband Michael E. Whitworth of New Douglas; her daughters, Cassandra Knetzer of Livingston, Allison Knetzer of Benld and Kirielle Kovaly of Livingston; her father Paul E. Hemken, Sr. of Sorento; her brothers, Eldon Hemken (Karen) of Sorento and Rev. Daniel Hemken (Kim) of Clay Center, KS; and her parents-in-law, Donna Lockhart of New Douglas and Danny Whitworth of Alhambra. She is also survived by several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins; and many friends.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Sorento Presbyterian Church, 109 W. Taylor Street, Sorento, IL 62086. The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Barbara Jo (Hemken) Whitworth 's name.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Shafer-Perfetti & Assalley Funeral Home and Perfetti-Assalley Funeral Homes



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Perfetti-Assalley Funeral Home of Sorento
201 S Main St, Sorento, IL 62086

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Sep 26

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Perfetti-Assalley Funeral Home of Sorento
201 S Main St, Sorento, IL 62086

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Sep 26

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