Barbara Ann Knoblauch, 87, of Lowpoint, IL passed away at 9:15 am on Sunday, December 27, 2015 at Snyder Village in Metamora. She was born on February 23, 1928 in Lowpoint to George T. and Zella B. (Cary) Clark. She married Gerald N. Knoblauch on August 20, 1947 at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, Washburn, IL. He died on October 28, 2001. Surviving are her children Connie Knoblauch of Metamora, Judi (James "Skip") Beck of Peoria, Russel Knoblauch and Zella Knoblauch both of Metamora, Eric (Denise) Knoblauch and Kentin (Kathleen) Knoblauch both of Lowpoint, and Herbert (Susan) Knoblauch of Washington; grandchildren Melinda (Paul) Beck, M. Michael (Timothy) Damery, Kristin (Ian) Kang, Courtney (John) Seiter, Andrew Knoblauch, Kaitlyn Knoblauch, Joshua (Kelly) Knoblauch, Jonathan (Ann) Knoblauch, Korte Knoblauch, Kayla Knoblauch, and Kyle Knoblauch; step-grandchildren Trisha (Leon) Edwards; eleven great-grandchildren; six step-great-grandchildren; and sister Jayne (Donald) Knoblauch of Metamora. She was preceded in death by her parents, grandson Evan Knoblauch, sister Norma (Paul) Fandel, and brother George E. Clark. A graduate of Lowpoint High School, she continued her education at both U of I and ICC. A stay-at-home mother for a large farm family, Barb followed the footsteps of her mother and worked at the Lowpoint Post Office for 17 years later in her life. Barb was a member of St. Elizabeth Church and Altar and Rosary Society in Washburn. She was a member of the Woodford County Home Extension, Roanoke Art League, and the Golf League at Snag Creek in Washburn. Barb enjoyed gardening and would pride herself in her large vegetable and beautiful flower gardens, especially her roses. As an avid quilter, often winning local and national awards for her work, Barb shared her talents by providing the family with gifts of embroidery and quilts. Barb's love of art was also evident in her hobbies of photography, oil painting, and stone sculpting. Many of these heirlooms the family treasure today. Barb and Gerald enjoyed the company of friends (the Big Six and Feather/Euchre), following their children's and grandchildren's sports and musical endeavors, and enjoyed traveling. A longtime Cub fan, Barb could be found doing needlepoint and listening to games. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 am on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Metamora with Father Greg Jozefiak and Father Vin Yo officiating. Recitation of the Rosary will be held at 4:30 pm on Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at Mason Funeral Home Metamora Chapel with visitation to follow from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at the funeral home. Burial will be held in St. Mary's Cemetery, Metamora. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Retreat and Refresh Stroke Camp, 2000 West Pioneer Parkway, #16, Peoria, IL 61615, Central Illinois Kidney Fund, P.O. Box 235, Morton, IL 61550, St. Mary's Catholic Church for Masses, or Evan Knoblauch Memorial Fund, c/o CEFCU, P.O. Box 1715, Peoria, IL 61656. Online condolences at www.masonfuneralhomes.com.