Barbara Elaine Light

Barbara E. Light, 83, of East Peoria, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, in East Peoria, Il. Born in Missouri, on April 7, 1942, she was the daughter of John and Lillian (Grant) Stanley. On September 26, 1975, she married Richard Light.

Surviving Barb is her husband, Richard; five children, Christine (Timm Geiger) Schauble, Tamara (James) Sidell, Theresa (Bruce) Chace, Amy (Rick) Daxenbichler, and Richard (Tiffany) Light, II; eight grandchildren, Nicholas and Brooke Schauble, Ethan, Carson, and Logan Sidell, Anthony Moody, Bryer Stage, and Natalie Daxenbichler; four great-grandchildren; and a sister, Arlene (Joe) Davis. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, Don, Jerry, and John Stanley; and two sisters, Jean Lavine and Violet McArthur.

Barb worked for the United States Postal Service for many years and retired as Post Master of Yates City, IL in 2001. She most enjoyed spending time with her family. She was a faithful woman who loved watching Sunday morning church.

Visitation will take place on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Davison-Fulton Bartonville Chapel, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 12:00 noon. Interment will follow at Swan Lake Memory Gardens. To leave condolences for Barb's family, please visit her online memorial at www.davison-fulton-bartonvillechapel.com