Barbara Mikels

Barbara J. Mikels, 76, of Crystal Lake passed away February 4, 2015. She was born July 7, 1938 to Roy and Jean (nee Sweet) Loya in Chicago.

Barbara was a stay-at-home mom and later became a dispatcher for the Crystal Lake Police Department. After retiring, she loved to travel; Ireland and Alaska being her favorite places. She loved bowling and playing Tripoly with her very dear friends.

She is survived by her ex-husband, John Mikels; daughter, Kellie (Bob) Mikels-Makowski; grandson, Phillip Makowski; son, Fred Mikels; granddaughters, Natalie and April Mikels; and sisters, Betty (Mel) Soderlind, Mickey D’Angelo, and Valerie Rhode.