Barbara “Barb” J. Hink

1954-2020

Barbara “Barb” J. Hink, 66, of Hoffman Estates, Ill., passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2020 at the Lexington Nursing Home in Schaumburg, Ill. A private family service will be held with inurnment in Mount Nebo Cemetery, Jump River.

Barb was born on June 4, 1954 in Medford to the late Oscar and Nellie (Brooks) Hink. She grew up in the Jump River area and graduated from Gilman High School in 1973. Barb went on to receive a degree in hospitality management from Eau Claire Tech. She moved to Illinois and worked for numerous restaurants as a cook and other roles. She enjoyed her family, books and especially studying genealogy.

Barb is survived by her siblings, Florence Vanmersbergen of Minnesota, Mary (LeRoy “Spike”) Spieles of Westboro, Edward (Nancy) Hink of Eleva, Patti Smith of Jump River and Jim and David Hink, both of Hoffman Estates, Ill.; and her nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly.

Barb was preceded in death by her parents; and brothers, John, Karl “Bill”, Michael and Floyd.

Plombon Funeral Service of Gilman is assisting the family with arrangements.

Paid Obituary 91928