Barbara Krich

Barbara J. Krich, of Crystal Lake passed away peacefully on March 26th 2025 at Journey Care Hospice in Barrington. She was born on September 18th 1933 in Elgin to Anna and Albert Kupitz. She married Elroy Krich and is survived by 3 daughters, Kathy (Al Hirsch) Cindy Strelcheck and Laurie Krich. Grandchildren, Ryan (Ashley) Strelcheck, Adam (Julie) Hirsch Great-grandchildren; Ayden, Ava, Max, Tristin and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband (Elroy), parents, Anna and Albert Kupitz son-in law, Al Hirsch, brothers, Clarence Schwartz, Ron Kupitz and sister Mildred Ahrens.

She had worked several years at KBI and Sam's Club in Crystal Lake. During the summer she enjoyed planting flowers and baking. Arrangements have been entrusted to Cardinal Funeral Home in Crystal Lake, for more information or to sign into the online guestbook visit CardinalFuneral.com Burial will be private at Woodstock Memorial Cemetery.  Many thanks to her caregivers Shelly and Sandy and to the staff at Journey care.