Barbara Ann Blackmore, 57 of Kings, IL passed away Friday March 4, 2011 at OSF Medical Center after a sudden illness. She was born in Chicago on February 20, 1954. She married Walter Blackmore on January 17, 2004 in Rochelle, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents and second husband Eddie Gray.
Barb managed the Clark Gas Station and also worked for Eaton for many years. She recently had been working for Wal-Mart in Dekalb. She spent her free time going bowling with the girls, and participating in bowling tournaments. She also loved spending time with her dogs, which she used to show.
Barbara is survived by her Husband: Walter Blackmore of Kings; one sister: Charlotte Schucknecht Watkins of California; step children: Lori (Eric) Johanning of Rochelle, Lisa (Bobbie) Noble of Paw Paw, and Lynn (Rebecca) Blackmore of Austin, TX. She had nine step grandchildren: Shawn (Shannon) Johanning, David (Jodi) Johanning, Kix and Sam Johanning, Jeff Noble, Stephanie (AJ) Gonzalez, Robert (Amanda) Blackmore, Michael, and Issac Blackmore; Eight Great-Grandchildren: Kyle and Natalie Johanning, Ean Johanning, Mahala and Hannah Gonzalez, Sonny, Brianna, and Kirsten Blackmore; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be held at the Unger-Horner Funeral Home on Monday, March 7th, 11:00 AM with pastor Steve Dow officiating. Visitation from 3 PM to 5 PM Sunday, March 6th, at the Unger-Horner Funeral Home with a Ladies of the Moose Ritual Service at 4:00 PM. Memorials can be made to the Blackmore family.