Barbara Joan (Wicburg) Gregurich

Barbara Joan Gregurich (nee Wicburg), age 81, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 with her loving family by her side.

Barbara is survived by her beloved husband of 62 years, Matthew J. Gregurich; loving children, Mark (Claudia), Bill (Sue), Jim (Toni), Rick (Rayna), Rob (Kerri), and Ron (Tami) Gregurich; 17 cherished grandchildren; one cherished great-grandchild; dear brother, Don (Carol) Wicburg; dear sister, Paula (the late Ron) Silverman; sisters-in-law, Toni (the late Jim) Wicburg and Mary (Paul) Schweitzer ; brother-in-law, John (Judith) Gregurich; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Preceded in death by her parents, Sylvester and Pauline (nee Pavletich) Wicburg; daughter, Joan Marie Gregurich; granddaughter, Claire Gregurich; and brother, Jim Wicburg.

Barbara and her husband, Matthew founded their family business, General Machine and Tool and worked alongside each other for over 30 years. She was a devoted lifelong parishioner of St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church. She loved her family and her grandchildren with all of her heart.

Donations in Barbara’s name to St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church would be greatly appreciated.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Elite Home Healthcare Services and Joliet Area Community Hospice for the care and support provided.

A Celebration of Barbara’s life will begin on Monday, May 16, 2016 with prayers in the funeral home chapel at 9:20 a.m. then driving in procession to St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church in Joliet for a Mass of Christian Burial to be held at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow at St. Mary Nativity Cemetery in Crest Hill. Visitation will be Sunday, May 15, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Tezak Funeral Home, 1211 Plainfield Road, Joliet.