As a young Dominican sister, Sister Barbara taught at these parish schools: Sacred Heart, Granite City; St. Mary, New Berlin; and St. Cabrini, Springfield. From 1973-1985, she taught in the parish catechetical programs through the Springfield Diocesan Confraternity Centers in Arcola, Carlinville and Hillsboro. Then in 1987, she co-founded the Benincasa Dominican Renewal Center in Riverton.

Throughout her life, Sister Barbara had a love for the arts, especially literature and music, and enjoyed creative writing. She delighted in nature and was known for her tender compassion for animals.

Sister Barbara was preceded in death by her father. She is survived by her mother, Marie of Big Rock; her sisters, Margaret Seifrid of Aurora and Pat Malohn of Shabbona; and by her nephews and nieces.

The funeral Mass was held Feb. 25 at Sacred Heart Convent, with Father Peter Witchousky, OP, presiding. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Dominican Sisters Retirement Fund, 1237 W. Monroe, Springfield, IL 62704.

Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home, Springfield, was in charge of arrangements.