Barbara J. Hawk

April 5, 1946 - January 19, 2022

Barbara J. Hawk, 75, of Normal, IL formerly of Springfield, died at 5:20 pm, Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at Heritage Health in Normal, IL. She was born April 5, 1946 in Cedar Rapids, IA to Dale Wyatt and Arda M. (Reed) Hawk.

She is survived by her sister, Beverly J. (James) Barham, of Bloomington; two nephews, Christopher (Ashley) Barham of Springfield and Peter (Melissa) Barham of LeRoy, IL and five great nieces and nephews, Jaymeson, Benjamin, Annabelle, Ace and Ivy Barham.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Barbara retired from Horace Mann Insurance Company as a word processing specialist after 20 years of service. She also worked at the Illinois Historial Preservation Library.

Memorial contributions may be made to Kumler United Methodist Church.

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Rusty Isaiah Downs posted on 2/13/22

I am so sorry to hear Barbara’s passing! Please receive my sincerest condolences of your great loss of this sweet lady! I was her piano teacher back in the 80s and would meet with her on a weekly basis in her apartment on Walnut Street here in Springfield, IL. She was a phenomenal student and was such a delight to help teach how to read the black dots, rests and ALL the white spaces! I remember she gave me a copy of the hymnal of the church she belong to and it had her picture in it! I treasure that hymnal and her friendship for the reason the season that it was. We always talked about her time with Toastmasters and I watched her bloom into even a more beautiful “Beautiful Soul” throughout those visits and lessons we shared! She was such a positive soul and so eager to learn new things and communicate with others! I loved her spirit and I know she has gone to a better place and I’ll see her again one day! May God comfort all her loved ones and friends during this time of grief. Fly High Kiddo! - Mr. Rusty

Cheryl Pence posted on 1/30/22

I was so sorry to read of Barb's passing. She worked with us at the IL State Historical Library and was always ready to do whatever was needed on her project. She was a sweet lady.

Christopher Reid, DC posted on 1/28/22

God bless and keep Barb!! Such a sweetheart! I had the pleasure of working with her many years ago. She was a joy!

Kim posted on 1/27/22

Rose shared with us tonight of your loss. We are all heartbroken. I cannot imagine losing a sister (I have three). Thinking of you in your time of sorry. God bless! You did so much for Barb.

Jacqueline Schneider posted on 1/23/22

I did not know Barbara personally--only through her sister, Bev. I do know she was well-loved by her sister and her family. I feel for your family's loss. Prayers going out.

Julie Krehbiel posted on 1/23/22

I’m so sorry to hear this. Barb was such a sweet person. Very much enjoyed her.

Nancy Vereen posted on 1/23/22

Beverly and family, I send my condolences and warm thoughts to you. The picture of Barb is exactly as I remember her.

Andy Malinowski posted on 1/23/22

She was the sweetest and most pleasant person I had the privilege of helping while working at evergreen! She was always ready for a conversation and put a smile on everyone's face!

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