Lewistown – Barbara Lea Routson, 90, of Lewistown, passed away at home in her sleep on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. She was born on March 31, 1930 in Trivoli, IL to Glen S. and Grace F. Johns. She first married Norman A. Nickerson; he has since passed. She later married Chester E. Routson on September 9, 1967 in Canton. He died on March 28, 1999.
Surviving are two granddaughters, Stephanie B. Christians-Kalin (Louis) of Bolingbrook, IL and Emily G. Garbisch (Jason) of West Bend, WI; four great-grandchildren, Kristina L. Kalin of Dickinson, ND, Anna G. Kalin of Bolingbrook, IL, Lauren G. and August J. Garbisch both of West Bend, WI; sister, Evelyn Butkus of Morrison, IL; sister in law, Joanne; and adopted great-grandson, Robert W. Kalin of Bolingbrook, IL.
Barbara was preceded in death by her parents; husbands; daughter, Lynn A. Berg; grandson, Joseph M. Christians; brother, Clifford Johns; and her lifelong childhood friend, Ruth H. Essex.
Barbara was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She cherished her time spent on the farm and we are happy she lived there to the end. Barbara was known for her amazing cooking and baking. Before she stopped driving, many friends received a plate full of sugar cookies. She loved the spring with her beautiful flower arranging, morel mushroom hunting, and hummingbirds. She was known to adopt a stray cat or two. There were many memorable moments with the Masonic Lodge 104 and Spoon River Valley Shrine Club.
Cremation rites will be accorded with Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory in Canton, IL. Burial of ashes and graveside service will be held at a later date at Trivoli Cemetery in Trivoli, IL. Memorials can be made to Shriners Hospital for Children. To make online condolences you may go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com
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