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Barbara Crosby Obituary
Barbara J. Crosby, nee Hurth; Devoted wife of the late Robert; Loving mother of Robert (Teresa), Thomas (Jennifer), Phillip (Jennifer), and Karen (James) Miller; Proud grandma of Christopher (Victoria), Cecilia, Bobby, Joey, Francesca, Vincent, A.J., Gianna, Cassie, Grace, Andrew, Claire, Hannah, Lily, Jimmy, and Nora; Dear great-grandma of Nathaniel; Beloved sister of Richard (Joyce) Hurth, late Marilyn (Mel) Boersma, and the late Michael (Janice) Hurth; Cherished sister-in-law, aunt, and friend to many; Visitation for family and close friends Sunday 3:00 to 8:00 p.m.; Funeral Monday, 10:30 a.m. from Curley Funeral Home, 6116 W. 111th St., Chicago Ridge to Most Holy Redeemer Church, 96th & Lawndale, Evergreen Park, IL; Mass 11:30 a.m.; A live stream of the Mass is available by using this link: https://www.asimplestreaming.com/bcrosby; Interment Private; For Funeral info: 708-422-2700, or www.curleyfuneralhome.com
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Feb
14
Visitation
3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Curley Funeral Home - Chicago Ridge6116 West 111th Street, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
Feb
15
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Curley Funeral Home - Chicago Ridge6116 West 111th Street, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
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