Local 26 year old Genoa and DeKalb resident Kristina Barry passed away on Sunday due to complications from childbirth. Her son Tyler is now only 11 days old. Kristina also has a seven year old daughter named Ashlee. Tyler’s father, Jeremy Wilhelm who also has a 8 year old daughter Lexi, needs the help of our community to care for these children after such an unexpected tragedy.
Sycamore Coldwell Banker Honig Bell on Rt. 23 is accepting donations for the family between 8am-6pm Monday-Friday. Citizen’s Bank in Genoa is also accepting donated items for Jeremy and the family. Items identified as needed include: gift cards to Walmart and Aldi and gas cards. Ashlee wears a size 10/12 and Lexi wears 12/14. Tyler is only 11 days old and needs typical infant supplies.
Visitation for Kristina is this Thursday, September 8th from 4 to 8pm at Slater Butala Funeral Home in Genoa and the funeral is at 11am on Friday at the Foursquare Gospel Church in Genoa at 13100 Cherry Rd.
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Did she used to work at genoa dollar general a few years back? The picture looks like the sweet girl that I would talk to when having her 1 daughter she was always smiling and helpful? Sorry if its not her its a sad time for all sending prayers to her family.
Yes Debbie, she did work at Dollar General a few years ago, and yes she was a sweetheart!
Tragic, I hope the Children are well, and i saw the comment above about ” grocery, Wal-Mart and gas Gift Cards are the most welcome at this time” Ill pass the word on and scrape together some things on my own. I hope the kids are doing well during all of this.
Hey, I was from the Genoa area and although I didn’t know Kristina or Jeremy personally, I would like to help in some way. Problem is, I am living in Germany at the moment working for the Army so my location sort of sets me back with find gift cards out here. Anyone that knows me, If they can send me a mailing address of some sort so that at least my mom, back in the states can send something that way. Thanks and My condolence’s to the family.
Will see if I can find out where you/your mom can send a giftcard! Yes very tragic, she has a beautiful family! Forgot that you enlisted in the Army! How are ya?
I am soooo sorry for your loss… :'( How horrible… I just had a baby boy this past St. patty’s day and I have a bunch of lightly used clothes he’s already outgrown..i see clothes are not on the list of supplies needed but I don’t have any $ to give for gift cards as I’m short on that myself… but if you could use the clothes please let me know!
Thanks for the wonderful donations of diapers and formula, the family now has enough of them. I’m told that grocery, Wal-Mart and gas Gift Cards are the most welcome at this time.
Do you know where we can send cash donations? The bank was confused when I called them to put money in the account at Citizen’s in Genoa. Please post information.
Thanks!
Amber, that account was just set up today at Citizen’s in Genoa. It’s in Jeremy Wilhelm’s name. Here is the bank’s info. if anyone needs it: http://www.citizens1st.com/index.asp?page=1282
I had gathered some baby items and was going to drop them off at one of the locations today. Are they no longer accepting the diapers/formula donations?
i posted several things on the facebook pages i am headed to a clothes closet on thursday if there is anything needed that has not been given plz message me so i can get the items the lady is willing to give whatever is needed please let me know thanks
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Oh my gosh, I saw that obituary and wondered why that young person had passed away – I will get something to the Family tomorrow or Friday. So sad when a young person is taken – my sympathy to Kristina’s parents, Jeremy, and those sweet children.