Barbara Louise England

Barb was born on November 22, 1933, in Springfield, the daughter of Robert and Artie Lanham. She married Donald “Tiny” England on September 28, 1957. Barb was a 1951 graduate of Springfield High School. She was employed by the State of Illinois – Public Health Vital Records, until her retirement in 1999. Barb can be remembered for her cooking and sewing abilities. Nothing made her happier than spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and brother, Paul.

Barb is survived by her son, Lindsay P. England (Lindsey) of Springfield; sister, Mary Gene Stecker of Champaign; sister-in-law, Barbara Lanham of Springfield; four granddaughters, Larresa Kleinertz of Springfield, Jessica L. Olson (Craig) of Chatham, Morgan Kaplan (Damien) of Springfield, and Taylor Brown of Springfield; and several nephews and nieces. She was blessed with 12 great-grandchildren.

The family will host a visitation to welcome friends from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at the KC Hall at 2200 Meadowbrook Rd.

A private burial at Oak Hill Cemetery will take place at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Shriners Hospital.

The family is being served by Butler Funeral Home – Springfield, 900 S. Sixth St., Springfield.

Please visit www.butlerchatham.com to offer your condolences.