Barbara White

Barbara White, 65, of Roscoe, IL, passed away peacefully, Wednesday evening, June 27, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 1, 1953 in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Robert and Betty (Winkler) Hakes. Barbara married Edwin White on November 18, 1995 in Rockford, IL. She was employed by Woodward for 11 years. Barbara loved cheering on the Chicago Bears and the Chicago Cubs. She was an avid reader and had an amazing green thumb. Barbara liked listening to Elvis, going gambling, and traveling. Most of all, Barbara was a caring, loving person with a heart of gold that loved spending time with her grandchildren.

Barbara is loved and missed by her husband, Edwin; children, Tanya Warner, Andrea Voss, and Brent (Dawn) Voss; step-daughters, Jennifer White and Jeanette (Eric) Merchant; grandchildren, Shaun Warner, Emily Merchant, Lexy Voss, Taron Voss, Rosita Voss, Tyler Voss, Trenton Warner-Wright, Brynna Voss, Aaron Merchant, Katie Merchant, and Michaela Warner-Wright; great-grandchildren, David Meligan, and Ian Warner; siblings, Brian (Joyce) Hakes, Berry Lynn Wilson, and Larry Hakes; as well as several nieces and nephews. Barbara is preceded in death by her parents, infant sister, Kathy Hakes, and brother-in-law, Bob Wilson.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 7, 2018 at Sunset Funeral Home, 8800 N. Alpine Rd, Machesney Park, IL 61115. A visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m., until the time of service. Burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to the family. To share a condolence, please visit www.Sunsetfhmemgardens.com.