Barbara Mae Gonko, age 91, passed peacefully on May 20, 2024 in Alpharetta, Georgia with her daughter by her side. Barbara enjoyed spending time with friends, traveling, and getting her hair done. She loved God and was a faithful member of the United Methodist Church in Auburn, Illinois where she taught Sunday School, greeted, and sang in the choir.

Barbara was preceded in death by her father, Paul Volc,  her mother, Arva Volc (Lomelino), and her son-in-law, Tai Tang. She is survived by her daughter, Kimberly Tang (Gonko); her grandchildren, Lily Brandstetter (Tang) and her husband, Ben; Andrew Tang and his wife, Abigail; and one great-granddaughter, Lydia Tang.

Barbara will be laid to rest at Auburn Cemetery. Services will be held June 1, 2024. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made in memory of Barbara to Chaddock Children's Foundation.