Obituaries
Andrew K. “Andy” Barr, age 87, a resident of Plainfield, IL since 1999, formerly of Chicago, IL.
He served as a teacher and principal for many years at Saint Martini Lutheran Church and Peace Lutheran Church, both in Chicago.
Andrew K. “Andy” Barr, age 87, a resident of Plainfield, IL since 1999, formerly of Chicago, IL, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at The Pearl of Joliet, IL. He was born on December 13, 1938, in Chicago, IL.
Beloved husband of Audrey E. Barr (née Israel), whom he married on August 11, 1968, devoted son of the late Andrew and Marie (née Schwandt) Barr, son-in-law of the late Edward and Edna Israel, dear brother of John (Grace) Barr of Algonquin, IL and the late Richard (the late Kay Bette) Barr, brother-in-law of Sharon Kanzler of Plainfield, fond uncle of David (Brandie) Barr, Kristin Barr and Michael (Helen) Barr; Jane (Doug) Hicks and Laura (Richard) Sjoberg; Jeff (Patty) Buck and the late Greg (Susan) Buck, fond cousin, great-uncle, great-great uncle and friend of many.
Andy grew up in Chicago's North Side, was a member and student at Jehovah Evangelical Lutheran Church, graduated from Kelvyn Park High School and earned a degree in Education from Concordia College in River Forest, IL. He served as a teacher and principal for many years at Saint Martini Lutheran Church and Peace Lutheran Church, both in Chicago, and Salem Lutheran Church in Blue Island, IL. Andy also taught at Hope Lutheran Church in Chicago.
Andy was an organist, choir director and enjoyed traveling and gardening.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 4:00-8:00 PM at Overman-Jones Funeral Home, 15219 Joliet Rd. (Corner of Rt. 30 and Rt. 59), Plainfield, IL 60544.
A celebration of Andy’s life will be held on Thursday. March 12, 11:00 AM at Peace Lutheran Church, 24024 W. Main St., Plainfield, IL 60544, (815) 436-9847, with Rev. Dr. David P. Balla officiating.
Family and friends will meet Thursday, 1:30 PM at Chapel Hill Gardens South Cemetery, 11333 S. Central Ave., Oak Lawn, IL 60453, (708) 636-1200, for graveside services.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Andy’s memory may be made to: Peace Lutheran Church, 24024 W. Main St., Plainfield, IL 60544, (815) 436-9847, peaceplainfield.org/
For more information, please visit overman-jones.com or call (815) 436-9221.
