Barbara A. Strawn, age 71, of Rockford, Illinois passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023. Barbara was born in Chicago, Illinois on January 8, 1952 to Kenneth and Phyllis Bettis. Barb had a tough childhood growing up, she became a mother when she was young and truly cherished all of her children. Family was always the center of her world and her kids knew how much they meant to her every day. Barb loved the outdoors, camping and fishing were some of her favorite hobbies. She also enjoyed art and taking care of her dogs, she even bred dogs for several years.
Barbara is survived by her children, Joe (Cindy) Burke, Dawna (Miguel) Burke, Dean (Victoria Kaufmann) Burke, Shawn Burke, Shane Burke, and Shannon (Maureen) McVey; grandchildren, Nate, Jonathan, Meagan, Alyssa, and Drexel; siblings, Kenny (Mary) Bettis Jr., Pam (Kim) Van Balen, Joy Bettis, and Kim Zell; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
A Memorial Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 8, 2023 from 1pm until the time of the Memorial Service at 2pm at Advantage Funeral Home (7000 W. State Street, rockford, IL 61102).