1928
2021
Barbara Mildred Jessen
Born: July 18, 1928 in Terre Haute, IN
Died: September 19, 2021 in Winfield, IL
Barbara Mildred Jessen (nee Lyon) of Glen Ellyn, Illinois, passed away peacefully September 19, 2021, due to heart failure, surrounded by loved ones at the age of 93 at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, Illinois.
She was born July 18, 1928 in Terre Haute, Indiana to Ralph and Mildred Lyon (nee McCosh), and was their only child. She married her high school sweetheart, Ralph Charles Jessen, son of Hilda (nee Heinemann) and Paul L. Jessen on June 10, 1950 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Elmhurst, Illinois. Her husband Ralph preceded her in death in 1993.
Barbara was a loving and devoted mother of Susan A. Lazar, Ralph C. Jessen, Jr., Lynn D. Swanson (June 4, 1956-February 14, 2019), and Deborah A. Kasper; grandmother of Sara Glodoski, Shawn Swanson, Elizabeth Holtquist, and Jennifer Guevara; and great-grandmother of eight.
She treasured her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, who all lived nearby. She will be dearly missed and forever in our hearts.
Interment at Elm Lawn Cemetery in Elmhurst, Illinois. Date to be determined.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read moreWhat kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read moreWe'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreIf you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read moreLegacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreThey're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read more