Barbara Ellen Woessner , age 77, of Shannon, IL passed away Friday, February 5, 2021 at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, IL. She was born February 18, 1943 in Freeport, IL to the late Vernon and Winifred (Phillips) Macomber. Barbara married Karl Woessner on November 28, 1964 at Lena Methodist Church. Karl passed away October 3, 1994.

Barbara was a 1961 graduate of Lena High School and went on to attend Rockford Memorial Hospital X-Ray Technician School. She worked as an x-ray technician for a couple years then worked alongside her husband on the farm until his death and continued to farm with her sons until retiring in 2003. She was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church in Shannon and the United Methodist Women. She was also an organist for over 50 years. She was a member of Shannon Women's club – Sweet Adelines, Good News singers, and served on several committees and offices. Barbara enjoyed flowers, plays, music and traveling. Some of her favorite memories were traveling to Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Russia, Vatican City and Ireland.

She is survived by her sons, Brett (Kristine) Woessner of Shannon and Brad (Valerie) Woessner of Shannon; her grandchildren, Benjamin Woessner, Hannah Woessner and Theo Woessner; her brothers, Barton (Pam) Macomber and David (Karen) Macomber. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.

The funeral Service will be held on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Bethel United Methodist Church in Shannon at 11:00 a.m. There will be no visitation before the service but the family would be glad to greet you after the service. Interment will take place at Brethren Cemetery. A memorial fund has been established.