Barbara T. Regan Obituary (1951 - 2017)

Barbara T. Regan of Normal, IL died Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington after a brief illness. She was 65. Barb was born in Amsterdam NY on June 11, 1951 to Theresa Zagula and the late Celian Peter Trzaskos. A graduate of Central Connecticut State University, Barb was retired after working many years in the healthcare and banking industries. She is survived by her husband David Regan of Normal, IL ; mother Theresa Trzaskos of Bristol CT; sisters Deborah Craig of Leeds ME, Christine Heckman of Plainville CT, Karen Schwartz of Newington CT; and several nieces and nephews. Her brother Thomas Trzaskos predeceased her. Oliver, her dachshund and constant companion, will also be missing her. Barb had many interests in life; in fact life itself was her lifes interest. She made friends instantly and for life. She and her husband loved road trips and traveled across the country at least three times. In earlier years Barb painted, did needlepoint and other crafts. In later years she took up genealogy and researched her family locating lost relatives and new internet friends. Her family and pets were always her prime interest. They will all miss her. Family and friends may call on Tuesday January 31st from 5-7 p.m. at the Rose Hill Funeral Home, 580 Elm Street, Rocky Hill, CT. A graveside service will be held Wednesday at 11am at Rose Hill. A memorial service in Bloomington IL will be held at a later date. Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home, Bloomington, is assisting the family with local arrangements. While Barbara loved flowers, it is requested a donation to St Judes Children Research Hospital in Memphis TN be considered.