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Barbara Wachholder Obituary

Wachholder, Barbara J. (nee Templeton) 80, of Phoenix passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 15, 2013. Barbara formerly of Chicago is survived by her husband of 64 years Richard; children, Gail, Ken (Lisa) and Rick (Sheila); sister, Sharon Lenz and grandson, Ryan. She is also survived by many more family and friends. She was a blessing to all who knew her.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 20, 2013.

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October 22, 2013

Uncle Dick, Ricky, Gail, Kenny & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Aunt Barb was a special lady. She could make you laugh till you cried. May you be surrounded with her laughter.
Steve, Diane, Jillian & John Forrest

October 22, 2013

Very sorry for your loss. My sincere condolences.

Gregg Fahey

October 22, 2013

Dick, Gail, Kenny and Ricky- very sorry to hear about your loss she will be missed very much. All of you are in our prayers and thoughts...
Love, Sharon and Family

JoAnne and Joe Ciway

October 21, 2013

So sorry to hear about Barb(Mom)... she was a geat lady... I'll miss her laugh the most. Our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. She surely will be missed!
Love you all

October 21, 2013

A bit less sunshine in Arizona, very sorry for your family's loss.

Jim and Sue Iwanski

October 20, 2013

Gail, you and your family are in my heart and prayers during this difficult time. Love ya, Gigi

Linda Hawks-Speer

October 20, 2013

The world lost a beautiful woman. I will always remember Barb sending Gail and I to the bakery for something sweet..how she loved her sweets. No matter when you went to her home (Chicago or Arizona) she welcomed you as if you were family with a cup of coffee and something sweet. She was always up for a good game of Bingo. Barb, your family and extended family misses your beautiful blue eyes and your loving smile. Rest in peace my friend until we meet again.

Ann Whitess

October 20, 2013

In memory of all those we have loved and lost.

Gail

October 20, 2013

We miss you Mom!!! I so sad you are no longer with us. Kenny , Lisa, Dad , and I have you in our hearts always

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