Barbara J. Langer

BARBARA JEAN LANGER, age 91 years, passed away peacefully Sunday morning January 25, 2026, at her daughter’s home embraced by the love of God and her family.

Loving wife of 64 years to her late husband Fred Langer.

Beloved mother of Fred (Cary) Langer, James Langer, late Debbie (George) Liebert, Cindy (Mike) Bartkus, Laura (Dan) Carlson, and John (Tricia) Langer.

Cherished grandma of Kelly (Tim) Calt, Lindsey (Cephas) Knausenberger, Lauren (Alec) Raiken, Ryan (Lauren) Langer, Chris Zidek, late John Patrick Langer, Evan Langer, Jacqueline (Austin) Shepard, Nathan Liebert, Alex Langer, Brandon Langer, Tom Bartkus, Jacob Liebert, Steve Bartkus, Chloe Langer, and Mikayla Carlson.

Treasured great grandma to Cooper Calt, Lisa Knausenberger, Emma Langer, Sophia Knausenberger, Sophia Raiken, and Luke Langer

Devoted sister and dear aunt to many nieces and nephews.

Faithful and loving servant of God. Devoted homemaker, and volunteer preschool teacher for her church school and Sunday School teacher for decades.

Her love, joy, light-heartedness, and generosity will be missed by all who knew her. Her legacy of giving will continue through her children.

If you would like to send flowers, please send to Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 102 E Francis Road, P.0. Box 129, New Lenox, IL 60451. 815-485-3700

If you prefer to donate to a near-and-dear charity of Barbara’s, please make a donation in her honor to the Ronald McDonald House https://ronaldmcdonaldhouse.org/donate