Barbara Regina Lichter Obituary (1939

Henry: Barbara Regina Lichter, 85, of Henry, passed away Sunday December 15, 2024. Visitation will be held Friday December 20, 2024, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at St. Mary’s Church, Henry. Mass of Chrisitan Burial will be held at 11:00 am. The Fr. Michael Pica will officiate. Burial will follow at St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Henry. Memorials may be directed to St. Mary’s Church. Calvert & Johnson Memorial Home, Henry is in charge of arrangements. Barb was born March 5, 1939 in Seneca, KS to Frank and Lucy (Drealen) Lichter. She grew up in Havensville Kansas, but has made Henry Illinois her home for over 50 years. Surviving are her children, Tammy Sangmeister, of Manhattan, Joe (Bea) Eisenbarth, of Derby, KS, Doug Eisenbarth, of Henry, Angela Sackfield, of Clarksville, TN, and Amy (Mike) Pagan, of Chillicothe, her grandchildren, Melissa (Freddy) Fernandez, Michelle Aguilar, Ryan, Sarah, and Patrick Eisenbarth, and Britni (Thomas) Foley, her great-grandchildren, Mylie, Jordan, Sebastian, Peyton, Ty, Ashton, Kaleb, Xander and Sadie, That she adored. She also has a sister, Beth (Dick) Cook, of Derby, KS and a sister-in-law, Rosie Lichter, of Havensville, KS. Her parents, two sisters, Patricia Evans, Dottie Eisenbarth, two brothers, Bill Lichter, Nick Lichter, and a son-in-law, Roy Sangmeister, preceded her in death. Barb was employed for over 20 years at LTV Steel in Hennepin, Illinois, prior to retiring in 1998. Since then, she has embraced her role as the world's greatest Grandma, or “Momo,” ensuring her grandchildren are thoroughly spoiled. She loved watching barges glide along the Illinois River from her back porch, visiting family in Kansas, and hunting for treasures at garage sales. A committed member of the Catholic Church in Henry, she actively served on the Altar and Rosary. She will forever be cherished for her sharp humor and playful pranks, unforgettable Fourth of July celebrations, and her unwavering support for anyone in need. Those who knew and loved her will miss her forever. Online condolences may be made to: www.calvertmemorial.com.