Elmwood Funeral Chapel & Crematory

Visitation Information

Barbara J. Steffen

Passed away on December 29, 2025


Barbara J. Steffen (nee Furmankiewicz), age 87, late of Hegewisch, passed away December 29, 2025. Beloved wife of William “Bill” for 67 years. Loving mother of Laura (Kevin) Tanner M.D and Janice “Jan” (Bob) Zoufal. Devoted grandmother of Courtney (Simon) Lockwood-Bean, Henry Tanner, Cameron Carone and Jarod Tanner. Cherished great-grandmother of Amalia Lockwood Bean. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Longtime parishioner of St. Columba Church. Funeral Services Monday, January 5, 2026 Directly at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, 708 W. Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL. Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. Inurnment at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery will be held at a later date.

Funeral

Directly at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church
Monday, January 5, 2026 - 11:00 am

Funeral Mass:
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church
708 W. Belmont Ave.
Chicago, Illinois 60657
Monday, January 5, 2026 - 11:00 am

Inurnment:
Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery will be held at a later date

Visitation Location

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church
708 W. Belmont Ave.
Chicago, Illinois 60657
773-249-7080

Condolences
"So very sorry to learn of my cousin Barbara's passing. Prayers will be said. "
- Ruth Bzibziak
January 7, 2026 6:46 pm

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