Barbara Schmeissing

Barbara “Babs” Ann Wilcox Schmeissing, age 79, of Richton Park, passed away the morning of Thursday, April 20, 2023. She was born on December 25, 1943, the daughter of Charles Rutherford and Eleanor Sczcepaniak Wilcox. Barbara was also a daughter of the revolutionary war, and the first baby born on Christmas Day in Chicago during WWII. Barbara grew up in Chicago, and eventually moved to Richton Park. She was a lover of all things Chicago Cubs. She enjoyed being outdoors, whether for baseball games, stock car racing, or horses. Babs was also a competitive bowler; she bowled professionally for many years. Outside of sports, she was still a fighter. She battled and won the fight against breast cancer; Babs was a survivor. Barbara is survived by her beloved spouse, Daniel William Schmeissing; her children, Charmaine Olbrot of Manteno, Charles Perce of Cape Coral, Florida, and Daniel Jr. (Christie) Schmeissing of Manhattan; one sister, Charlene (Jerry) Wilcox Timm of St. Charles; six grandchildren, Antonio Porras of Manteno, Carley (Alex) Jacobi Nigro of Manteno, Nicole Perce of Dixon, Kayle Perce Holloway of Dixon, Victoria Schmeissing of Manhattan, and Madison Schmeissing of Manhattan; seven great-grandchildren, Neyo Holloway of Dixon, Nevan Holloway of Dixon, Tylor Jaminich, Dominic Jaminich, Hayleigh Ownbey, Skylina Ownbey, and Robyn Baker; one nephew, Dino (Leah) Mangano of Palatine; and one great aunt, Isabelle Mangano. She is preceded in death by her parents; one son, Cary Olbrot of Chicago; one sister, Betty Brancate; grandparents, Walter and Ruth Ella Wilcox and Mary and Stanley Sczcepaniak. Visitation for Babs will be held at Brown-Jensen Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, from 4:00PM until the memorial service at 7:00PM. Deacon Pat Skelly will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the wishes of the family.