Barbara J. “Barb” Reinhart
Barbara J. “Barb” Reinhart, 91, of Quincy, died on Friday, May 16, 2025 in the Emergency Room at Blessing Hospital. She was born on July 26, 1933 in Quincy, IL the daughter of Ralph and Mary (McIntyre) Henke. During childhood, Barb lived in Texas for several years during World War II. She was a graduate of Quincy Notre Dame High School. Barb met the love of her life, Ronald L. “Ron” Reinhart in Vicks Tavern in Quincy when Ron was home on leave from the Navy. She married him on November 26, 1960, at St. Boniface Catholic Church. He preceded her in death.
Barb’s greatest love was her family. She cherished every moment spent with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a long-time member of St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church where she was a member of the Ladies of St. Francis. Barb was also a member of the Knights of Columbus Auxiliary.
After Ron’s retirement, they enjoyed traveling and spent several winters in Arizona.
In her free time Barb enjoyed embroidering, sewing, reading, and dining out with family and friends. Meals at Sprout’s were her favorite. She loved watching the hummingbirds that visited her every summer. Barb participated in league bowling for many years and taught water exercise classes at the local YMCA. She also spent time as a dedicated Girl Scout Leader for many years and made deliveries with Meals on Wheels. Additionally, Barb made and gifted many baby quilts throughout the years.
Although Barb first and foremost considered herself a homemaker, she did hold positions at Hygrade Food Products, Tenk Hardware, Earel & Buss Drugs, Tess (apparel store), and Maid-Rite throughout the years.
Barb is survived by her five children: Joann Jouett of Godfrey, IL; Diann Cole and her husband Ernie of Quincy, Il; Suzann Reinhart of Quincy, IL; Robin Wellman and her husband Dick of Quincy, IL; and Karen Reinhart of St. Louis, MO.
Six grandchildren : Ryan (fiancé Lauren) Jouett; Jacob (Kelly) Jouett; Kenneth Reinhart; Alyssa Cole; Alexandra Ansell and Nathan Ansell.
Two great granddaughters: Violet Reinhart and Dylaneigh Ansell.
A brother: Don (Mary Ann) Henke. Nieces and nephews also survive.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and two sisters Grace Hoffman and Maureen Abraham.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held of Friday, May 23, 2025 at 11:00 AM at St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church. Inurnment will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday from 10:00 AM until the time of the Mass at 11:00 AM. at St. Francis Church. Memorials may be made to St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church, Blessing Cancer Center, or Knights of Columbus TV Mass Service. Arrangements are with Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Messages may be shared online at www.dukerandhaugh.com
Dear Reinhart Daughters,
It was with sadness that I have read Barb’s death notice and her obituary. Barb’s Mother, Mary, was my Mother’s sister. The last time I saw her was at the HyVee store on Broadway. We did have a conversation on that day. When I was growing up I was the same age as Maureen and the two of us spent much time together. Therefore I, too, spent time with Barb. I always enjoyed our conversations. While growing up I spent lots of time at the Henke house at 1020 Hampshire. I am certain you will miss her. Thinking of you and remembering her. As ever, Pat (Dicks) Wentura
Thank you for coming and for your very kind words.
Dearest Joann, Diann, Suzann, Robin and Karen,
We are so sorry to hear that you have lost your Mother. We never have our Mothers long enough. You had your Mom until she was 91, but she is gone
too soon. We had our Mom till she was 101, and that wasn’t long enough either. Your Mom used to laugh when she and your Dad would come home
from a Saturday night out and I was babysitting for all of you. She’d ask if you had all behaved yourselves. I’d answer that, of course, you had behaved
just fine. Then she’d say to me with that dry sense of humor of hers: “You wouldn’t tell me if they didn’t, would you?” She was right! I have so many
memories of all of you in your yard, in our yard, all around the block. Your family was good to live next door to for us. You are all good people. At least
your parents are now back together. They wanted more years together on earth than they got. Now they can be at peace together. I wish I could be
there for her funeral. Allen will attend for all of us. Our deepest sympathy and love, Sharon Jochem Schmidt, Allen Jochem and Don Jochem.
You were a great neighbor and babysitter. Your parents were always very nice to us. We always enjoyed your Christmas letters. Mom always made sure after she read them we all got to see them.Thank you for your kind words and for thinking of us.