Obituary: Barbara J. Grison

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Barbara J. Grison

(nee Brown)

Barbara J. Grison, passed away peacefully at the age of 86 on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Barbara was born in Perronville, MI, on April 2, 1940, the daughter of the late Alvin and Mary (nee Wrubel) Brown. She was a graduate of Steinmetz High School in Chicago, Illinois.

Barbara took great pride in the seven years she devoted to volunteering at Silver Cross Hospital; where she generously gave her time to help others. She was also an active resident of Woodhaven Lakes Recreational Property Resort in Sublette, IL, where she enjoyed being involved in Section 2 and staying connected with those around her.

Barbara is survived by her children, Kenneth Grison, Kathryn (Keith Wonsowski) Nielsen; grandchildren, Zakery Nielsen, Nykolas Grison, Brittany (Zach) Roberts, and Haley Grison; great-grandchildren, Aaryan and Arya Grison; and her siblings, Robert (Arlene) Brown and Carol (the late Jack) Daly. Numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive.

She is preceded by her parents, and the father of her children, Frank Grison.

As it was her request, cremation rites have been accorded and services will be held privately by the family.

For more information, please call the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home at 815-741-5500 or visit her Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com, where you can share a favorite memory or leave an online condolence.

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