Terri Raspanti-Barnes

GARDNER—Terri Raspanti-Barnes, 72, of Gardner, formerly of Chicago, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020 at her home.
Born Feb. 2, 1948 in Chicago, Theresa Lucille is the only child of Florence Raspanti-Langer and Gus Lessaris. She was raised and educated in Chicago, and worked for many years in the restaurant industry. Two special places Terri worked were the Willowbrook Ballroom in Willow Springs and Every Buddies in Gardner, where she made many life-long friends and relationships. She was a free spirited woman and quintessential child of the 1960’s who loved to live her life to the fullest. More than anything, it was Terri’s family that came first in her life and she lived every moment for her children and grandchildren.
Survivors include her mother, Florence Raspanti-Langer of Gardner; three children: Michael Anthony (Kara) Raspanti, of Mokena; Brian Keith Barnes, of Gardner and Gina Marie Barnes, of Gardner; seven grandchildren: Michael Anthony Raspanti, Anthony Wayne Raspanti, Chuck Barnes, Tyler Barnes, Emily Barnes, Fayetina DeMatteo, and Elizabeth DeMatteo; one great-grandson, Isaiah Barnes and her aunt and uncle: Theresa (the Late Ronald) Irving-Raspanti, of Downers Grove and Nick Raspanti, of Hickory Hills, as well as several cousins, nieces and nephews.
Terri was preceded in death by her father.
Per her wishes, cremation rites have been accorded, and a celebration of life will be planned at a later date.
Family and friends may sign the online guestbook, upload photographs, and share Terri’s memorial page by logging onto: www.ReevesFuneral.com/obituary/Terri-Raspanti-Barnes
Cremation services and arrangements have been made under the direction and care of Reeves Funeral Homes, Ltd. In Gardner.

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