Barbara J. Corzatt, 94, of rural Dallas City, Illinois, passed away at 3:05 a.m. Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at The Elms in Macomb, Illinois.

Barb was born May 10, 1930 at home in Durham Township, the daughter of Leslie and Vera (Hubbard) Blythe. On August 1, 1948 she married Paul M. Corzatt at the Durham United Methodist Church. He preceded her in death June 5, 2024.

Barb attended Victory Grade School and was a 1948 graduate of LaHarpe High School. She worked for a short time at the Lomax Canning Factory and Sheaffer Pen in Fort Madison. She spent most of her life being a farm wife; delivering meals, giving rides, raising her family and even hauling livestock and operating equipment. She also helped in the office at the Carthage Sale Barn.

Mrs. Corzatt was a member of the  LaHarpe Christian Church, where she was a youth leader, served as a Durham Election Judge, and served as a Director of the Raritan Bank. Most important to Barb was her family, she enjoyed attending her grandchildren's events and hosting "Grandma's Day" with games and activities for her family.

Survivors include four children: Kathy Butler of Blandinsville,  Gary (Teresa) Corzatt of LaHarpe, Carol (Todd) Stevens of LaHarpe and Wayne (Debbie) Corzatt of Dallas City; eleven grandchildren: Julie (Jeremy) Smith, Matthew (Valerie) Butler, Jeffrey (Melissa) Butler, Robyn (Matt) Nichols, Laura (David) Panto, Kevin (Kimberly) Corzatt, Lesley (Bruce) McCain, Kristin (Chad) Lolling, Chris (Deanne) Corzatt, Craig (Kristina) Corzatt and Jensen (Mackenzie) Corzatt and 29 great-granchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; two great-grandchildren: Jeffrey Panto and Laken Corzatt; one son-in-law: David Butler and four siblings: Lawrence Blythe, Doris Beer, Russell Blythe and Ivan Blythe.

The family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at the LaHarpe Christian Church. The funeral service will follow at 11:30 a.m. at the church  with Rev. Rick Goettsche and Rev. Bruce Goettsche officiating. Burial will be in Durham Cemetery.

A memorial fund has been established for The Elms or LaHarpe Union Church. To leave an online condolence for the family, please visit Barb's obituary at banksandbeals.com.