Barbara Jean Bruno

Barbara Jean Rocha Bruno (Alexander), age 74, of Wilmington, IL formerly of Homewood and Chicago Heights passed away suddenly on January 25, 2025. Barbara was preceded in death by her husbands, David Rocha (1992) and James H. Bruno (2018,) and her parents Irving James and Bernadine Alexander. She will be forever loved and cherished by her family and friends including her children Julia (Matthew) Vignali, Jennifer (Scott) McMillan, Melanie (Kent) Lutz, David (Julie) Rocha, and Megan (Brett) Rasmussen; her grandchildren Michael, Anna, Joseph, Owen, Madeline, Andrew, Penelope, Lucy, Katelyn, Hailey, David, Kenneth, and Robert; her siblings Diane Warburton, Richard Alexander, and the late James Alexander; her companion Anthony Mongillo; and her close friends of 50 years, Lynda and Dennis Damiani. Barb taught us all that love comes in many forms, in unexpected ways, and when you least expect it. The visitation and service will be at the Tews-Ryan Funeral Home 18230 Dixie Highway in Homewood on Saturday, February 1 from 9:00 am -11:30 am (visitation), and 11:30am-noon (memorial service). Interment to follow at Assumption Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, please donate to either the South Suburban Humane Society or Midwest Dachshund Rescue. For additional information contact tews-ryanfh.com or call 708-798-5300.