Barbara M Uphoff
January 4, 1927 - March 20, 2020
Barbara M. Uphoff, age 93, of DeKalb, IL and formerly of Franklin Grove, IL, died Friday, March 20, 2020 at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital in DeKalb, IL. She was born January 4, 1927 in DeKalb, IL, the daughter of Cornelius and Alice (Leonhard) Adams. She married William “Bill” Uphoff, July 21, 1946 in Burlington, IL. Barb farmed with her husband, was a cake decorator and worked at the Meadows in Franklin Grove, IL prior to retirement. She was a past member of Home Extension, and was a member of Reynolds United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women. She was preceded in death by her husband, August 19, 2016; her parents; son, William H. Uphoff; and son-in-law, Russell Vowles. Barb is survived by her children, Diana Uphoff, Kristine (Dominic) Marchiando, Lori Vowles, Jody (William) Kalp, and Edward (Kathy) Uphoff; grandchildren Robert (Carrie) McFalls, Shelly (Josh) Fisher, Jennifer (Adam Chasen) Ullrich, Nicole (Timothy) Larsen, Nicholas (Kami) Vowles, Benjamin Vowles, Kathryn (Ryan) Levack, Michael (Vanessa Ventura) Milano, Emily Milano, Molly Uphoff, and Joe Uphoff; and eleven great-grandchildren. She is also survived by brothers Leonard (Mary) Adams of Springfield, IL and Donald (Elaine) Adams of Elgin, IL, as well as many nieces and nephews. Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial has been established to the United Methodist Women at Reynolds United Methodist Church, 2496 Reynolds Road, Ashton, IL 61006.
Barbara M. Uphoff, age 93, of DeKalb, IL and formerly of Franklin Grove, IL, died Friday, March 20, 2020 at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital in DeKalb, IL. She was born January 4, 1927 in DeKalb, IL, the daughter of Cornelius and Alice... View Obituary & Service Information