Maribeth W. Kuhn

Mary W. (Maribeth) Kuhn, 79, of Barrington, died peacefully on September 26, 2026.

Maribeth was born in Chicago on June 20, 1947, to parents George Robert and Mary (nee Callahan) Weber.

Maribeth had a passion to see the world, and it was her dream to become a flight attendant. She was hired by United Airlines and was a dedicated employee for 44 years. During her career, she was honored with an award for her service during Desert Storm for working on flights flying troops from the United States to Iraq.

While working at United Airlines, she met Richard “Dick” Kuhn and the couple were married on October 4, 2003, at St. Anne Church in Barrington. She and Dick loved to travel and spent time attending plays and concerts. She had an adventurous spirit and together they made many wonderful memories. She never stopped learning and enjoyed keeping her mind active with reading, writing, puzzles, and Sudoku.

Maribeth is survived by her beloved husband, Dick, her sisters, Judy (Joe) Flader, Sue (John) Curtis, Peggy (Dan) Ochylski, many nieces and nephews, Dick’s children, Kelly Day, Julie Kuhn, David (Stacey) Kuhn, Nancy (Carlos) Abrams-Rivera, and Steven (Andrea) Kuhn, and grandchildren, Emily (Ben), Brandon (fiancé Brooke) Taylor (partner Patrick), Lauren, Sofia, Ryan, Michael, Alexia, Maggie, and Bradley.

Visitation will be Friday, October 9, 2026, from 9 a.m. to time of Funeral Mass 10:30 a.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church, 120 Ela Street, Barrington, IL.

Inurnment to follow Mass at Evergreen Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Alzheimer's Association.