Adeline Barclay (98) of Teutopolis

Adeline Barclay, 98, of Teutopolis, died on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at her home.

Adeline donated her body to medical science and a private family service will be held at a later date with burial in St. Francis Cemetery, Teutopolis. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Effingham DeColores, Catholic Charities, Sr. Ethelbert Center or to the donor’s choice. Arrangements are in the care of Bauer Funeral Home in Teutopolis.

Adeline was born on September 14, 1922 in Teutopolis, the 8th of 9 children born to Ben and Anna (Nuxoll) Esker. She married Charles V. “Chuck” Weber on October 12, 1942. They were blessed with 5 children. Chuck died in 1976. She then married William O. “Bill” Barclay in 1980 and he died in 2005.

Adeline enjoyed her family, friends and neighbors. She was an avid card player. Adeline loved to cook and bake. Her sugar cookies were the favorite of the family. She also loved to go out dancing, which is how she met her second husband. Adeline worked for many years as editor of the Teutopolis Press.

Adeline is survived by her sons, Rockney (Nila) Weber of Effingham, Mark (Pauline) Weber of Teutopolis and Jeff (Kathe) Weber of Alton; daughter, Karen Weber Caravella of Teutopolis and daughter-in-law, Nancy Weber of Teutopolis. She leaves behind 16 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. She also is survived by her brother, Harold “Butch” Esker, sisters-in-law, Dolores Esker, Norma Weber and Dorothy “Mickey” Weber.

Adeline was preceded in death by her parents; husbands; son, Melvin; brothers, Norbert, Victor, Arthur “Speed”, Leroy and Joseph “JB”; sisters, Alberta Lewis and Josephine Esker.