Kristie L. Barker, 57, of Groveland, IL (formerly of Decatur) passed away at 3:50 PM, Sunday, February 27, 2011 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.
A Funeral Liturgy to celebrate Kristie’s life will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at Dawson & Wikoff West Wood Street Funeral Home with visitation 12:00 -2:00 PM before the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to A.R.K. at 479 State Route 26, Lacon, IL or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society at Donor Services, P.O. Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202. Messages of condolences may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com.
Kristie was born on May 16, 1953 in Decatur, the daughter of Charles and Wanda (Isley) Dieterich. She worked as a real estate agent and appraiser for Century 21 and for Kroger Store #922 in Decatur. Kristie attended Grace United Methodist Church in Decatur. She loved to bowl and was a great animal lover and a member of A.R.K. While appraising homes, she would rescue abandoned animals and take them to A.R.K. She married Billie D. Barker in March of 1992.
Kristie is survived by her husband Billie; mother: Wanda Dieterich of Decatur, IL; children: Sinda Johnson of St. Louis, MO and Chad Johnson and his wife Ginger of Decatur, IL; step-children: Billie D. Barker, Jr. of Green Valley, Il, Tracie Schoch of Pekin, IL, Brad Barker and his wife Teresa of Groveland, IL and Tammie Stasz and her husband Mike of North Pekin, IL; four grandchildren: Dominick, Collin, Ryder and River; sister: Diane Wicklund of Decatur, IL; brother: Doug Dieterich and his wife Rose of Taylorville, IL; nephew: Matt Wicklund and several other nieces and nephews also survive.
Kristie was preceded in death by her father, Charles; sister, Judy Doughty of Texas and her grandson, Landon Michael Johnson.
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| Becky and Matt Robison |
What a shocking loss! |
June 4, 2011 |
We knew Kristie as she was out realtor about 11 years ago and again almost 8 years ago. We LOVED her and will miss her VERY much!! We didn't even know she was sick. :-(
Such a big loss as she was a WONDERFUL person!! Goodbye Kristie, for now, until we meet again in heaven.
| Becky and Matt Robison |
What a shocking loss. |
June 4, 2011 |
| Amy Munson |
REALTOR |
March 2, 2011 |
My thoughts & prayers go out to Kristie's family. I have many fond memories of Kristie - when we used to work together we would often have lunch together & laugh. I will always remember her laugh & the big smile that was almost always on her face. She will be greatly missed. ~ Amy Munson
| Mary and Chuck Brandenburg |
Friend and co worker |
March 2, 2011 |
Our thoughts and prayers are with Kristie's family. It is never easy to lose someone and especially one so caring. Many times, through the years that I knew Kristie, she was alway doing something for someone whether it be taking her Mom to the doctor or picking up lunch for others on her way back into the office or just answering a question. She was always on the go...and yes she was an animal lover. Especially Cats.
Kristie was a very strong person, especially in her fight to beat her illiness. Always positive, getting up and getting out there ..when she could have just stayed at home. We will miss her !
| Rosemary Whelchel |
Friend, Sales Manager |
March 1, 2011 |
I had Kristie in my Real Estate class, after she passed her state exam, she came to work for us at CENTURY 21 Lincoln National. She was a very peppy & witty person. She will be greatly missed.
