Barbara "Barb" Ann McCollum's Obituary
Barbara "Barb" Ann McCollum, age 85, of DuQuoin, IL, passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at 7:55p.m. in her home surrounded by her family.
Barb was born January 13, 1937 in Beaver Falls, NY, a daughter to Clifford and Catherine (LaChausse) Ritz. She worked for General Motors, Oklahoma City, OK and before that she was head dietician in Lowville, NY. Barb was a an avid bowler. She enjoyed playing cards with good friends, traveling around the world, especially, Europe, Hawaii, Bermuda, Cancun, California, Florida and lots of other states and was a member of The Bunko club, and Elkville Helping Hands.
Survivors include two sons, Randell (Peggy) Veitch and Steven Sackett; ten grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Michael John Veitch; one sister, Monica Williams; and two brothers, Francis Ritz and Gerald Ritz.
Barb wishes were to be cremated and no service will be held.
Pyatt Funeral Home, DuQuoin, IL has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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