Barbara A. Sounhein

Barbara Ann Sounhein, 74, of Addison, Illinois, peacefully passed away on October 15, 2023. Barbara last worked at OfficeMax, where her strong work ethic and friendly demeanor left a lasting impact. She was a very compassionate and giving person and always offering to help others. She enjoyed gardening, baking, and taking care of any animal that crossed her path. She found her purpose in life, at the Cat Guardians shelter in Lombard, IL. She devoted 30 years of her life to saving countless feline companions and making the world a better place for them. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents Elizabeth (Kushner) and Andrew Evan; siblings Adam Evan, William Evan, Andrew Evan, George Evan; Frances Shellenbarger, Catherine Raney and Mary Luka. She is survived by her beloved husband Michael Sounhein; cherished sisters Elizabeth Ponzetti and Caroline Ramsey; loving sisters-in-law Diana Sounhein and Arlene Evan; many treasured nieces, nephews, and life-long friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to the Cat Guardians animal shelter in Lombard, IL at www.catguardians.org