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Barbara Bell Obituary

Bell, Barbara A. Age 58 of Lake In The Hills, passed away at her home surrounded by family on Wednesday, July 6, 2011. Barbara was born March 30, 1953 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Edward and Ethel (Livingston) Drabik. She had worked as an office manager in the real estate business for many years. She loved her grandchildren and cherished her good friends, was an avid Cubs fan, enjoyed bowling and her numerous trips to Las Vegas. She is survived by her husband, Terry of Lake In The Hills, her children, Cindy (Michael Fernandez) Drabik of Chicago, Brian Suchecki of Lake In The Hills, her step-daughters, Katherine (Albert) Giuliano of Lake In The Hills, Christine (Zach) Bazianos of Northbrook and her four grandchildren, Kayla, Jimmy Angela & Peter. She was preceded in death by her parents. A visitation will be held from 4:00 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 10 at the DeFiore-Jorgensen Funeral & Cremation Service, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. For more information please call the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or online condolences can be directed to www.defiorejorgensen.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 8, 2011.

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lynn kramer

July 2, 2021

miss you barb, still can hear that laugh :)

Auntie Lou Rzepecki

July 30, 2011

My Love & prayers for the family, I think about her every day and all the great times that she & Sandy and I had together and usually doing something really silly or getting in trouble. I Love and miss my friend and partner in crime along with Sandy and know you are with Ethel and happy & healthy now. Love, Auntie Lou

Dawn Dorman

July 12, 2011

Although I've only met Barb a few times I have to say each of those moments were laughing and she made you feel like part of the family. I know she meant a lot to many people and I truely am so sorry for the loss of a great lady who loved to have fun. My heart felt thoughts and prayers go out to her husband kids and extended family :(

July 11, 2011

Will always keep you in my Heart,God has another Angel in Heaven, Bill Frye [ Chicago, Ill ]

Jeanne Smessaert Fox

July 11, 2011

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

lynn kramer

July 10, 2011

Barb, i loved everything about you, i truly will miss you and all the memories. I will keep you in my heart.

Joyce McDay

July 9, 2011

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Jack and Patt McDonald

July 8, 2011

Please sccept our deepest condolences , our prayers are with you and your family.

Robert Young

July 8, 2011

Say hi to Mom Barb! I will not forget you.

Bob Young!

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