Barbara Louise (Joost) Guenther
May 18, 1935 ~ May 14, 2017
Barbara Louise (Joost) Guenther, 81, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2017. Ms. Guenther was born May 18, 1935, in Chicago, to the late Elmer and Louise (Helmken) Joost; her parents preceded her in death.
Barbara was a 1953 graduate of Amundsen High School in Chicago, Il. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She loved spending time with her grandchildren. Another passion Ms. Guenther had was traveling. Barbara was an avid traveler. Her travels took her to Paris, London, Africa, and Spain to name a few places, but her favorite place to visit was California. Barbara also enjoyed playing cards, especially with her Southside Euchre Club. Even with all her love of the Mooresville pool and traveling she dearly loved and missed her hometown of Chicago. Barbara’s fun and good sense of humor will be fondly remembered by her loving family.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter Cathy L. Manchette.
Survivors include her children, Cindy (Tim) Brown of Mooresville and Cristy (Tom) Cochrane of Chicago, Illinois; grandchildren, Amy Brown, Tim Brown, Jr., Michael (Nancy) Cochrane; and great grandchild Melina Cochrane.
Services will be private. Memorial contributions may be made in Barbara’s memory to American Heart Association. The address is: American Heart Association Attn: Memorial/Tribute Processing Center 3816 Paysphere Circle Chicago, Illinois 60674. Final care and cremation arrangements were entrusted to the Carlisle-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory in Mooresville. Please visit www.CarlisleBranson.com where you may sign the online guest registry and leave a personal message for Barbara’s family.
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I am sorry I am not there to help support at a time like this. You know how much I love you. Barb was one of a kind. She had been everywhere and done everything. She was a great Mother and friend to you girls. She missed Kathy so much. Try to console yourselves with the thought that they are together again. God bless you and He will keep you. All my love, Mom. ( Linda L Brown)
Barbara was such a nice person. Caring & friendly she will be missed at our euchre parties.
Joyce
Barbara was part of our Red Hat Sparklers group. She was always fun to be around, cared about everyone, loved to travel, and loved to decorate for Christmas. Joann Schoon
Sad to hear of Barbara’s death. When she was feeling better we had lots of laughs. She was a great hostess!
Ruth Connell
Barbara sorry to hear of your trip to heaven. You are a good friend snd my Penney days were better with you near. Lots of love and may the angels hug and sing to you Till we meet up there goodbye my friend