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     Barbara A. Blake, 57, of East Peoria, passed away at 6:28 a.m. on Wednesday, September 2, 2009, at home.

     Barbara was born in Peoria on November 14, 1951, a daughter of Gilbert C. and Betty Jane (Robinson) Blake. They preceded her in death.

     She is survived by her son, Grant G. Rhode of Bloomington; daughter, Jill A. (Trent) Jordan of East Peoria; sister, Kathy S. (Alan) Shamrock of Allen, TX; and brother, William G. (Cindy) Blake of Germantown Hills.

     Barbara retired in 2006, after thirty-seven years of service, from Caterpillar. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Peoria and was on the Board of Directors for the Alzheimer’s Association Central Illinois Chapter in Peoria. She was an avid runner and was a Red Cross Pheresis donor.

     Barbara’s family encourages all of her friends to join them for food, drinks and fellowship in a celebration of her life from 3 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, September 26, 2009, at Childers Banquet & Event Center, 3113 Dries Lane, in Peoria.

     In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Barbara’s name to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

     Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Clary Funeral Home, 428 West McClure Avenue, in Peoria.

     Additional information is available on the Barb's Fight website.


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Shirley Setlech-Adkins
 
I just returned to Peoria from Phoenix for vacation and saw where Barb lost her battle with cancer.  I found out about her having cancer when I left Caterpillar in November of 2007.  I felt sure she would win this battle because of her positive attitude.  She was supportive of me when I went through my bout with cancer.  I am so thankful for being a survivor.   I first started working with Barb when she was a co-op from Woodruff High School.  She was always a very lovely person and a great co-worker.  Our career pathes crossed many times over the years.  I know she will be missed greatly by her childen, family and friends. 
Jennifer Wilfong
 

Barb, as a co-worker, was always helpful, pleasant, smiling.  So sorry to read she lost this battle to cancer.  An amazing and healthy woman, a runner, with energy, is how I will always remember her.  Many thanks to the family support for her, and the updates I just read on the Barb's Fight blog.  She was so blessed to have you in her life.

 

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Judy Gutierrez Friend October 10, 2009
 

I was shocked to see that Barb had passed away.  She was always such a delight to work with and be around.  She always had a "warm smile" and ready to jump in and answer any question and help as an Administrative Assistant.  She was a beautiful friend - both on the inside and outside.  I saw her last winter with a friend at a Bradley game and we talked.  My deepest condolences for her family.  I will truly miss her.  My prayers are with you.

Dave Cox floor layer / friend October 9, 2009
 
I feel very sick to my stomach since i found out the lose, of Barb. I was stuned and shocked!   You would  have never thought . Like i thought that too when my Mother also just recently passed of lung cancer.  I was hired by Barb to install tile in her home > I was there about 3 weeks. she was a very nice lady!!!:)  On the last day of work at her house my help and i felt some kind of emotions  .  We did'nt want to leave, Such a Great lady i will miss her , so sorry.    id like to talk to bill  blake .  Bill is  a great  person also ,     email =   coxwiser@yahoo.com                      
Denise Andrews Co-Worker and Friend September 29, 2009
 
I was deeply saddened to learn of Barb's passing.  We worked together in Building JJ and our paths crossed many, many times throughout the years.  She was a wonderful lady and a joy to work with.  She was always helpful, warm and compassionate, and had that beautiful smile.  She was so proud of her family, and I later had the pleasure of also working with Jill.  My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Joel Haefelin Friend September 27, 2009
 
Barb was a remarkable woman and friend.  Even though she was fighting her own battle, she always was there to help me with my cancer fight.  She will be missed so much.  We all loved her. 
Jim and Katie Owens Co-worker and Friend September 15, 2009
 
We were deeply saddened to learn of Barb's premature passing. She was a delightful and supportative Administrative Assistant -- a woman who came to work everyday with a cheerful can-do attitude and who truly enjoyed liffe. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Barb's family and friends in this sad time of transition.
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