Barbara A. Wilkins, nee Spudich, age 63, late of Dyer, IN, formerly of Burnham, IL, passed away peacefully Friday, April 27, 2018. Beloved wife of Frank Wilkins. Loving mother of Julie Wilkins and Michael (Amy) Wilkins. Proud grandma of Emma, John, and Grace. Dearest sister of Denise (late Gregory) Whittam. Dear godmother of Kaitlyn. Dear niece of Anne Cebula, Katie Lukich, Rosie Sudac, and George Spudic. Kind aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents Mike and Julia Spudich. Visitation Monday, April 30, 2018 from 2:00 - 8:00 p.m. Funeral service Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30 & Pleasant Springs Ln.) Dyer, IN. Interment private. Memorial contributions to Hospice of the Calumet Area (600 Superior Dr. Munster, IN 46321), greatly appreciated.