Barbara Ann Anderson
Barbara Ann Anderson, 91, of LaGrange, IL passed away peacefully September 24, 2025 at Hinsdale Hospital. She was born June 18, 1934 in Diagonal, IA to Charles and Philomena (Minnie) Ricker. She graduated from Diagonal High School in 1953 and moved to Des Moines to attend beauty school. There she met Leo O. Anderson and they were united in marriage October 13, 1957 at St. John’s Catholic Church, Diagonal, IA. He died January 12, 1995.
She is survived by two sons, Dennis (Terry) Anderson, Omaha, NE; Jerome (Donella) Anderson, Macomb, IL; and one daughter, Margaret (Mike) Hojjat, Burr Ridge, IL; eight grandchildren: Grant (Sarah) Anderson, Adrienne (Corbin) Ottemann, Greta (Joe) Teno, Emma Anderson, Lara Anderson, Aaron Anderson, Charlie Hojjat and Andrew Hojjat; one great-grandchild, Oliver Teno and a great-grandson due in November.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and brother Marlin Ricker.
Visitation will take place at St. John of the Cross Church, 5005 Wolf Road, Western Springs, IL on Saturday, October 4th from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. with a Funeral Mass immediately following at 11:00 a.m. Burial will take place Saturday, October 25th 12:00pm at Bohemian Cemetery in Diagonal, IA.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bohemian Cemetery, 205 W. Monroe Street, Mt. Ayr, IA 50854.
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Barb. We knew her through the neighbors parties and always looked forward to seeing her at the get togethers. She was a very special lady. We are so sorry for your loss.
This is such a shock-we have seen Barbara Ann often and she seemed very active and well. We came from Burr Ridge and occasionally picked her up and took her home from the Pleasantdale senior activities. We enjoyed the senior luncheons and bingo together almost weekly. We will miss her greatly. So very sorry for your loss. Nancy and Loretta
Please accept sincere condolences from the Willow springs Sr Club. Barn was a very special friend to all of us. She will be missed.
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Barb. She was a super, super nice lady., Well liked by everyone. I especially appreciated her humor. She was a very good friend. Rest in peace Barb. I’ll miss you.
I am so sorry to hear about Barb. She was such a lovely lady, always having a very positive attitude and just nice to be around. We met for a senior lunch and bingo for several years and we will miss her. Gina Millette
Barb is my dear friend, and neighbor. We talked almost every day. The saddest part of life is when the person who gave you so many good memories becomes a memory.
Sandy Stacy