Barbara I. Oldfield

Barbara I. Oldfield, 80, of Farmington, passed away, Thursday, July 11, 2024, at Farmington Village. She was born in Peoria, on March 27, 1944, to Marvin and Ethel (Hyde) Wood. They preceded her in death, as well as one brother James Wood, and her sister, Sharon (Ken) Stanley.

She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Wayne Oldfield. They were married on November 30, 1963.

Also surviving are three sons, Rob (Susie) Oldfield, Gary (Lisa) Oldfield, and Kenny (Michelle) Oldfield, one brother Albert (Pat) Wood, two grandsons, Brett (Chelesa) Oldfield and Tyler Oldfield, and one great grandson, Luke Oldfield.

Barb always took care of her boys, her and Wayne spent countless years farming around their home. She enjoyed traveling with Wayne after his retirement, going to country music shows and attend the New Salem Opry as often as she could. She was a previous member of the Rebekah’s Association, River Valley Antique Collectors, and the Peoria County Home Extension for Homemakers. Most of all Barb loved taking care of her family.

Cremation rites will be accorded and a burial of her ashes will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at Brunswick Cemetery in Trivoli. A celebration of life will follow at the Farmington Moose Lodge from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.

Memorials may be made to Farmington Rescue Squad.