Barbara Tichler, 77, of Morrison, IL, died on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling, IL.
Barbara was born April 1, 1946, in Chicago, IL, to Bill and Helen (Barnard) Anderson. She was a graduate of Normal Community High School in Normal, IL. She married Vernon E. Tichler on December 19, 1970, in Morrison. He died February 1, 2012. Barbara worked at the former Morrison Community Credit Union and Morrison Community State Bank. Additionally, she operated her own wedding photography business. She found joy in perusing the QVC shopping network, exploring hidden treasures at garage sales with her sister, and driving the back roads, looking at the scenery. Barbara’s adventurous spirit extended to her love for National parks and road trips, creating lasting memories with her daughter. She could also be found at home, gazing out of her window, at the nature that surrounded her. She was a very talented seamstress.
Survivors include her daughter, Libby Tichler of Morrison; son, Don Tichler of Morrison; two grandchildren, Cody Tichler and Collin Roberts; sister, Connie (Ned) Umland of Gridley, IL; brothers, Sam (Linda) Anderson of Spring Hill, TN, and Bill (Nancy) Anderson Lake Bloomington, IL.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Vernon.
A private Graveside service for family and friends will be held at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison, IL, officiated by Ken Renkes.
Cremation rites have been accorded.
A memorial in memory of Barbara has been established to Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling, IL.