Barbara J. Vantrease, 83, of Bolingbrook, IL, passed away on Wednesday August 22, 2018 at Joliet Area Community Hospice. She was born on September 27, 1934 in Franklin County, IL, the daughter of Russell and Ava (Fisher) Huffstutler. She married James C. Vantrease on January 3, 1953, and he preceded her in death on October 21, 2012. Mrs. Vantrease is survived by her: Daughter: Gaye Bishop and husband Raymond of LaGrange, IL Son: William R. Vantrease of Bolingbrook, IL Granddaughter: Anne Bishop Sister-in-law: Joan Gardner of Fenton, MO Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. Thursday, August 30th at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton. Burial will be in the Masonic & Oddfellows Cemetery in Benton. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday at the funeral home. For more information or to sign the online guest register please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com