Barbara Ann Niesman's Obituary
Forsyth – Barbara Ann Niesman, 77, of Forsyth, passed away Friday, January 31, 2014 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Barbara was born in Henry, IL on July 7, 1936 the daughter of Norbert and Margaret (Zeller) Schwarz. She retired from AT&T where she worked as a National Account Service Manager. Barbara was a member of Ss. James & Patrick Catholic Church and the Illinois Telephone Pioneers. At one time she was in charge of the volunteers at Decatur Memorial Hospital and worked as a fundraiser for St. Teresa High School. Barbara married James D. Niesman on October 20, 1956 in St. Thomas Catholic Church, Decatur.
Surviving are her husband, Jim of Forsyth; her children: Michael (Ingrid) Niesman of San Diego, CA, Susan Niesman (Stephanie) of Decatur, Steve (Karen) Niesman of Arlington Heights, and Dave (Cindy) Niesman of Buffalo Grove; special son, Jerry (Tiffany) Jones of Decatur; grandchildren: Moria, Peter, Sarah, Anna, John, Ben, and Daniel; brothers: Don (Jeanne) Schwarz of Frankfort and Jim (Suzanne) Schwarz of Decatur; along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be Tuesday, February 4, 2014 from 4 to 7 pm in the Moran & Goebel Funeral Home; vigil prayer service at 3:30 pm. Memorial Mass of the Resurrection will be 10 am Wednesday, February 5, 2014 in St. James Catholic Church. Memorials may be made to the Good Samaritan Inn or St. Teresa High School. In honor of Barbara’s wishes her body will be donated for medical research. Burial will take place at a later date.
The Niesman family is being served by the Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe St., Decatur, IL 62526. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.moranandgoebel.com.
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