Barbara Faye Matiak Born: February 2, 1941 in Peru, Illinois Died: January 5, 2025 in Spring Valley, Illinois Barbara Faye Matiak, 83, of Spring Valley passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at Goldwater Care, Spring Valley. Burial will be in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Dysart – Cofoid Funeral Chapel in Granville will be assisting the family with the arrangements. Barbara was born on February 2, 1941 in Peru to John and Kati Hansen. She married Gene L. Matiak on December 25, 1961. Barbara was a homemaker. She and her husband loved to travel and would go visit friends and relatives on many of their trips. They also enjoyed eating out. She and her husband, Gene were long time supporters of IVAR in LaSalle. Survivors include one sister, Rose Hansen of Ottawa. She also had a dearly beloved cat named, Little Runt. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. Online condolences may be made to her family at www.dcfunerals.com

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