NORMAL - Barbara Jean Koss, 84, of Normal IL, passed away on April 27, 2021.
She was born September 13, 1936 to Myer and Jessie Wilma (Hitesman) Blank in Los Angeles, CA.
Barbara is survived by her children: David (Lori) Koss, Maria (Matthew) Hagglund, Isaac Koss and Elisabeth (Gregory) Rodriguez; sisters: Beverly Gagon and Bonnie Hart; two grandchildren; three great- grandchildren and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Myer Blank and Jessie Wilma Blank and her nephews, Marc William Moreland and Robert James Goodwin.
'I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race, I have kept the Faith' II Timothy 4:7
Barbara was a devout Christian and had a deep, personal connection to her savior. She never went a day without reading her scripture and spending time in prayer. Aside from single-handedly raising her four children, Barbara enjoyed giving to those in need and being a blessing to those around her. She devoted much of her life to outreach and missionary work. Barbara had a big bright smile, infectious to those around her; kind, caring heart and gentle hand. Our world is dimmer without her in it.
A memorial service is planned to be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to Adventist Development and Relief Agency International.
Pantagraph (Bloomington, IL) - May 1, 2021
She was born September 13, 1936 to Myer and Jessie Wilma (Hitesman) Blank in Los Angeles, CA.
Barbara is survived by her children: David (Lori) Koss, Maria (Matthew) Hagglund, Isaac Koss and Elisabeth (Gregory) Rodriguez; sisters: Beverly Gagon and Bonnie Hart; two grandchildren; three great- grandchildren and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Myer Blank and Jessie Wilma Blank and her nephews, Marc William Moreland and Robert James Goodwin.
'I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race, I have kept the Faith' II Timothy 4:7
Barbara was a devout Christian and had a deep, personal connection to her savior. She never went a day without reading her scripture and spending time in prayer. Aside from single-handedly raising her four children, Barbara enjoyed giving to those in need and being a blessing to those around her. She devoted much of her life to outreach and missionary work. Barbara had a big bright smile, infectious to those around her; kind, caring heart and gentle hand. Our world is dimmer without her in it.
A memorial service is planned to be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to Adventist Development and Relief Agency International.
Pantagraph (Bloomington, IL) - May 1, 2021
NORMAL - Barbara Jean Koss, 84, of Normal IL, passed away on April 27, 2021.
She was born September 13, 1936 to Myer and Jessie Wilma (Hitesman) Blank in Los Angeles, CA.
Barbara is survived by her children: David (Lori) Koss, Maria (Matthew) Hagglund, Isaac Koss and Elisabeth (Gregory) Rodriguez; sisters: Beverly Gagon and Bonnie Hart; two grandchildren; three great- grandchildren and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Myer Blank and Jessie Wilma Blank and her nephews, Marc William Moreland and Robert James Goodwin.
'I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race, I have kept the Faith' II Timothy 4:7
Barbara was a devout Christian and had a deep, personal connection to her savior. She never went a day without reading her scripture and spending time in prayer. Aside from single-handedly raising her four children, Barbara enjoyed giving to those in need and being a blessing to those around her. She devoted much of her life to outreach and missionary work. Barbara had a big bright smile, infectious to those around her; kind, caring heart and gentle hand. Our world is dimmer without her in it.
A memorial service is planned to be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to Adventist Development and Relief Agency International.
Pantagraph (Bloomington, IL) - May 1, 2021
She was born September 13, 1936 to Myer and Jessie Wilma (Hitesman) Blank in Los Angeles, CA.
Barbara is survived by her children: David (Lori) Koss, Maria (Matthew) Hagglund, Isaac Koss and Elisabeth (Gregory) Rodriguez; sisters: Beverly Gagon and Bonnie Hart; two grandchildren; three great- grandchildren and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Myer Blank and Jessie Wilma Blank and her nephews, Marc William Moreland and Robert James Goodwin.
'I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race, I have kept the Faith' II Timothy 4:7
Barbara was a devout Christian and had a deep, personal connection to her savior. She never went a day without reading her scripture and spending time in prayer. Aside from single-handedly raising her four children, Barbara enjoyed giving to those in need and being a blessing to those around her. She devoted much of her life to outreach and missionary work. Barbara had a big bright smile, infectious to those around her; kind, caring heart and gentle hand. Our world is dimmer without her in it.
A memorial service is planned to be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to Adventist Development and Relief Agency International.
Pantagraph (Bloomington, IL) - May 1, 2021
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
Explore more
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
