Barbara J. Castleman Pawnee — Barbara Jane Castleman, 93, of Pawnee, Illinois, died Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, at her home in Pawnee. Barbara was born Sept. 22, 1925, at home in White Oak, the daughter of Paul J. and Anna P. Cop Gregurich. She married Earl R. Castleman on Aug. 2, 1942, in St. Charles, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Earl, in 1959; and 11 brothers and sisters. Barbara attended Pawnee schools and retired as a cook from Pawnee CUSD #11. Barbara was a woman of extraordinary faith, and she loved the Lord. She enjoyed traveling with her sisters, including a trip to Croatia, to visit her place of family heritage. She also has four copyrighted songs. Barbara is survived by three daughters, Sandra B. Minder of Springfield, Linda M. (husband, Mike Zia) Castleman of Forsyth and Roxanne K. (husband, Phil) Foster of Bloomington; one son, Kevin E. (wife, Beth) Castleman, of Shakopee, Minnesota; 13 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Her family wishes to express their appreciation to Sharon Gathard and Cheri Dixon for the special care they gave to Barbara. Barbara's family will meet friends from 9 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019, at Curry Funeral Home in Pawnee with Pastor Kevin Castleman officiating. Burial will be at Horse Creek Cemetery in Pawnee. Memorials honoring Barbara may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 2309 W. White Oaks Drive, Suite E, Springfield, IL 62704, or the Pawnee Food Pantry, 704 Seventh St., Pawnee, IL 62558. Curry Funeral Home in Pawnee is serving the family of Barbara Castleman. Online condolences may be expressed at www.curryfh.com.