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Obituary for Barbara Joann "Barb" Applegate

Barbara Joann "Barb"  Applegate
Casey, IL – Barb Applegate

Barbara Joann “Barb” Applegate, 74, of Casey, IL passed away at 10:45 a.m. on Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at her home. She was born May 28, 1940 in Casey, IL, the daughter of Randall H. Biggs and Gertrude Mae “Gertie” Lane Biggs. On June 28, 1958 she married Myron G. Applegate in Casey, IL. He passed away on March 26, 2005.

Survivors include daughter, Terri Flynn of Pompano Beach, FL; son, Rick Applegate of Casey, IL; granddaughter, Ravae Applegate and husband Jason King of Champaign, IL; great grandchildren, Justice King and Rowan King of Champaign, IL; sister, C. Sue Feltner of Casey, IL and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sons, Randy Applegate and Rodney Applegate, infant sister, Sheryl Biggs and brother, Randall James Biggs.

Barbara was the first administrator for Mill Creek Park and worked for the park for over 25 years. She was also co-owner of Applegate T.V. & Appliance in Casey, alongside her husband, Myron. In her younger years, Barb worked at the Casey Manufacturing Co. She attended the Casey Presbyterian Church. Barb was a longtime member of the Casey Moose Lodge, Casey VFW Ladies Auxillary and the Greenup American Legion.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 27, 2015 at the Markwell Funeral Home, Casey, IL with Rev. Ron Juenger officiating. Burial will follow in the Casey Cumberland Cemetery, Casey, IL. Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. on Monday morning at the Markwell Funeral Home, 200 N. Central Ave., Casey, IL.

Memorial donations may be made to The ALS Association, PO Box 6051, Albert Lea, NM 56007 or the Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2001 S. Lindbergh Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63131.

To view the full obituary, send a condolence message, light a candle or post photos, visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL is in charge of the arrangements.

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