Barbara Jean Florek (née Clark), age 81, a long-time resident of Palos Hills, passed away on June 16, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Donald "Red" Florek. Loving mother of Donald (Maria) Florek, Pamela (Tony Neagle) Spetz, and Michelle (Eric) Cedergren. Cherished grandmother of Tori (Richard) Lewis, Austin Florek, Charlotte, Ellanor, and Adalynn Cedergren and great-grandmother of Elliette and Rowan Lewis.

Dear sister of the late Sandra (the late Paul) Yarbrough and Diane (Bob Pinkos) Smith and sister-in-law of the late Francis (the late June) Florek and Steven (Anne Hoey) Chojnacki. Loving aunt of many nieces and nephews; close friend of Rich Turek and many others.

Barbara will be remembered for her warmth, kindness, and the love she shared with family and friends.

Visitation Tuesday, June 25, from 9:00am until the time of the Funeral Service at 11:00 amat the Thornridge Funeral Home (Janusz Family Funeral Service) 14318 S. LaGrange Rd. (9600 W/Rt.45) Orland Park.

Interment at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. In order to honor Barb's memory, the family prefers that you consider making a donation to the Alzheimer's Association (225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17 Chicago Il. 60601) in lieu of sending flowers. To sign the online guestbook visit thornridgefuneralhomes.com.

For further information call (708) 460-2300.