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Barbara Young Obituary

Young, Barbara J. (nee Wolfowicz) Age 77, beloved wife of Richard. Loving mother of Fr. Richard O.S.A. and Steven C.P.D. (Elisabet). Devoted grandmother of Meagan, Victoria and Matthew. Great-grandmother of Ava. Dear sister of Nancy (Donald) McCullough. Funeral Friday 10:45 a.m. from Richard J. Modell Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 12641 W. 143rd St., Homer Glen to St. Francis of Assisi Church, Mass 11:30 a.m. Interment Abraham Lincoln Cemetery. Visitation Thursday 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Retired clerk for the Cook County Assessor. 708-301-3595 or rjmodellfh.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 3, 2020.

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Rosemary Ginko

February 25, 2026

I remember Thanksgiving with Barb, Aunt Marge, Uncle Joe, Busha, Richard, Little Richard and Steve, Mom and Dad and having Brandy Alexander's for desert. Beautiful memory.

Rosemary Ginko

August 24, 2025

Barbara and Richard are both gone to God and are together with Uncle Joe and Aunt Marge, Uncle Harry and Busha. May there be a heavenly peace and love to all of them. I miss everyone. Love Cousin Rose

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

March 10, 2020

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. I am a brother priest to her son. Barbara will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 26 APR, 11:00 a.m. at Mercy Home for Boys and Girls (1140 W. Jackson Blvd.) In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [Police Chaplains Ministry: www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

Robert ODell & Family

March 5, 2020

Dear Richard , father Rich & Family we are sorry about the passing of your Wife , Mother , Proud GrandMother , We miss All of you At OLOR church , It kind of hit home when the news came , I will always remember Mom walking in to church with her water , I would say security needs to make sure it was water only !! She would laugh with me , it made my evening another time was I was had plastic gloves on after a wedding cleaning up . I was in the gathering space your mom ask why Im wearing gloves ?? I said searching for weapons she had a great sense of humor , she always made me feel good . Me my Mom and sister cant make it to pay are respects just got off of work and heading home & fighting a cold !! Dont want to sprees any thing . We all will visit her at Abraham Lincoln cemetery , we have a uncle and many friends out there . May God comfort all of you and as Barbaras new journey to a better place in this world with Jesus.
God Bless and Love you all
The ODell Family Josephine , Pam & your 5:00 usher Bob

March 5, 2020

With sympathy on the loss of your mother. May she rest in peace.

The Franklin Family (St. Francis)

Gloria Kempa Lamacki

March 5, 2020

So sorry couldn't be at the Wake.
I will keep her in my prayers and remember her from our old neighborhood on South Ashland Ave. in Back of the yards, am a good friend of her Sister Nancy, she and her family lived across the street from our family all those years ago.
I know she will be missed and will remember her in my thoughts and prayers. Wishing the family comfort and peace, Take care Dear Family of Barb

March 3, 2020

Thinking of the family and wishing them comfort and peace

Marcia Maras

March 3, 2020

Barb was a wonderful and lovely lady who was a joy to work with at the Assessors Office. She ruled the roost! My prayers are with you! May she Rest In Peace.

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Memorial Events
for Barbara Young

Mar

5

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Richard J. Modell Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Homer Glen

12641 W. 143rd St, Homer Glen, IL 60491

Mar

6

Funeral Mass

11:30 a.m.

St. Francis of Assisi Church

IL

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Richard J. Modell Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Homer Glen

12641 W. 143rd St, Homer Glen, IL 60491

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