Barbara J. Sage, 68, of Prophetstown, IL, died Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, in Iowa City, IA.
Barb was born March 12, 1954, in Sterling, IL, to Neil and Barbara Joan (Callahan) Carlson. She was educated in the Tampico, IL, schools. She married Steven Ballard on September 24, 1971, and later, on June 28, 1979, married Michael R. Sage in Sterling. Barb was employed for 20 years at Sterling Multi Products, Inc. in Prophetstown, IL, and as a Custodian at Prophetstown Elementary School for 19 years. Barb enjoyed spending time with her family, especially watching her grandchildren’s sporting events.
Survivors include her husband, Mike; sons, Chad Ballard, of the Quad Cities, and Dustin (Christin) Ballard of Muscatine, IA; stepson, Joe (Lisa) Sage of Morrison, IL; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sisters, Robyn (Jay) Moresi, of Deer Grove, IL, and Karen (Jeff Bos) Heyvaert of Morrison; stepsisters, Shari Baker of Sterling, and Dawn (Doug) Storey of Texas; stepbrother, Brad (Jolene) Pyse, of Rock Falls, IL.
She was preceded in death by her parents; stepmother, Mary Carlson; sisters, Sheila Schipper and Beth Ballard.
Cremations Rites have been accorded; there will be no Funeral service.
A Memorial Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at the Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home, in Prophetstown, IL.
A memorial has been established to Prophetstown Elementary School.