Barbara Kudrna

Barbara (Salutric) Kudrna age 72, of Addison went to be with the Lord on April 11, 2020 after a long and courageous battle with lung cancer. Barbara was born of May 27, 1947, in Chicago, Il., the daughter of Ed and Shirley Salutric. Barbara was united in marriage to Lawrence Sr. Kudrna on Nov. 15th 1969, and celebrated 50 years of Golden marriage last year. Barbara was a devoted wife and loving mother and is survived by her husband Larry Sr. of Addison, IL , Larry Jr. (Megan) Kudrna, Grandson’s Kyle and Brady of Bartlett, IL. Todd (April) Kudrna, grandson, Jacob of Bartlett, IL and Michael Kudrna of Addison, IL. Barbara was very proud of her family and was excited to become a grandma to her 3 grandchildren. Any time you spoke to Barbara her grandkids were the light of the conversation. Barbara’s favorite place to be was at any of her grandchildren’s events supporting what they loved the most. Barbara loved the holidays and family get-togethers; any chance to spend time with her family was important to her. She would spend hours cooking and preparing for Holiday occasions, Something that was near and dear to her. Barbara had a love for Vegas, and travel, and had many fond memories of the trips she took with family and friends. Barbara worked for many years as a Manager for Head Start in Bensenville, IL, and was an active member of the PTA in the Addison school district as she raised her children throughout the years. Extended surviving members of the family include Barbara’s mother, Shirley, brothers Robert (Sue) Salutric, Eddy (Karen) Salutric, Steve (Pam) Salutric and sister Cathy (Mark) Hrgich and many nieces and nephews.