Barbara E. Vilendrer

Barbara Ellen Vilendrer, 79, a lifelong resident of Manteno, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2022 at Miller Rehabilitation Center surrounded by her family. She was born January 31, 1943, the daughter of Oley and Leona Contois. Barbara was an educator in the Manteno School District for 39 years. She received her Bachelor's Degree from Northern Illinois University, and her Master Degree in Education from Olivet Nazarene University. Barbara volunteered as a Sunday school teacher at Immanuel United Church of Christ for several years. She loved attending her grandchildrens’ events and activities and was fiercely proud of them. Barbara also enjoyed traveling and attending car shows. She was a member of the Tri-City Car Club. Surviving are two daughters and one son in law, Diane and Jerry Rewerts of Manteno and Renee Richardson of Cumming ,GA; two sons and one daughter in law, Michael and Kim Vilendrer of Tinley Park and Dean Vilendrer of Manteno; 7 grandchildren Emily (Justin) Bun, Ellen Vilendrer, Elise Vilendrer, Madison Richardson, Reece Rewerts, Camden Rewerts, and Riley Richardson; and her very dear companion Larry Varboncouer. Preceding her in death were her parents; one sister, Helen Contois; one half-brother, Jerry Contois; and one foster sister Jerry Pardo. Visitation will be Saturday, August 27, from 1-4 p.m. and a memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. at Brown-Jensen Funeral Home in Manteno. Cremation rites have been accorded prior to the service and there will be a private family burial service at St. Joseph Cemetery in Manteno. Memorials will be made to the wishes of the family.