Obituary
Barbara Zenner, née Lehr, 86. Beloved wife for 40 years to the late Merrill Zenner; devoted mother of Craig (the late Jenny) Zenner, Jamie (Brian) Vandenberg, and Bradley (Shari) Zenner; treasured grandmother of Cody (Monika) Vandenberg, Jason (Lauren) Zenner, Mykel Vandenberg (Aristothomas Nicholson), Morgan Zenner (Jacob Close), and Tyler Vandenberg (fiancée Hannah Bratton); proud great-grandmother of Zev, Zac, and Leo; cherished sister of Audrey Robbins, Bonnie (Arthur) Hanover, and Jackie Bosworth; loving aunt, great-aunt, and cousin of many. Barbara was an enthusiastic docent for the Shedd Aquarium, Millenium Park, and the Riverwalk for many years. She loved giving tours and spending time at cultural landmarks in the city. She will be deeply missed by all whose lives she touched. A celebration of her life will be held at a future date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Grant Park Music Festival, www.grantparkmusicfestival.com. To leave condolences: www.shalommemorial.org, 847-255-3520.
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April 29th, 2025
Barbara brought light to our lives when we came home to Highland Park in 2005, post Katrina She created gorgeous birdhouses and gave them to us. The birdhouses remind us of her generosity & kind spirit. May she soar with the angels.
~Iris and Linda
~Friends, Highland Park, IL
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