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Obituary: Barbara Rhodes

Barbara C. Rhodes, 80, of Batavia, died June 24.

Per Barbara’s wishes, no services will be held.
Per Barbara’s wishes, no services will be held. (Rhodes Family.)

LEMONT, IL — Barbara C. Rhodes, 80, of Batavia, died June 24. Graduated from Augustana College with a degree in Nursing in 1962. Co-coordinator for the Lemont Assurance Program with Heartland Blood Bank. Co-originator for the Lemont Meals for the Homebound Program. Originator of the Lemont Professional Nurses Association. Co-founder of the Lemont Little League Softball program.

Survived by her children, Greg (Colleen) Rhodes, Julie (Gary White) Rhodes, and Meredith (Jeff) Ludkowski; ten grandchildren, Ryan (Sara), Dylan (fiancée Elyse), Shannon (Aaron), Jonah (Hali) and their son, Jace, Jeffery, Jocelyn, Justin, Logan, Raena, and Madysen; her first great-grandson is due in August; and one brother, Doug Andrews.

Per Barbara’s wishes, no services will be held.

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