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Barbara Grau

July 28, 1938 — January 19, 2026

Des Plaines

Barbara M. Grau, nee Costabile, 87, at rest January 19, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Thomas W. Grau. Loving sister of the late Joan (Joseph) DeBell, the late Maryann (George) Frugoli, and the late Jane (the late Arthur) Poulos. Dear sister-in-law of Linda (the late Donald) Kittredge, and Jim (Elyse) Grau. Fond aunt of the late Robin Frugoli, Scott (Mary) Frugoli, Jeff (Donna) Frugoli, April Frugoli, Susanne DeBell, Jeanne (Layne) Polocheck, Karyn and Ken Morrison, and Ken Kitteredge; great aunt to many nieces and nephews. Fond cousin and friend to many. Visitation will be Saturday, January 31, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W Lawrence Ave, Norridge. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. at St. Stephen the Protomartyr Catholic Church, Des Plaines. Interment Fairview Memorial Park.

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