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Margaret Barnhouse Obituary

BARNHOUSE Margaret Virginia Barnhouse, age 87, Tuesday, February 28, 2006. Retired employee, Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges. Member of North Broadway United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Wilmer E. Barnhouse. Survived by daughters, Christy J. (R. Scott) Bergsma of Grand Rapids, MI, Vicki A. (William H.) Kraft of Columbus, and Holly J. (Richard L.) Gedert of Levering, MI; grandaughter, Kathryn E. Kraft, Columbus; step-grandchildren, Marc Gedert, Chama, NM and Jessica Gedert, Put-In-Bay, OH. Friends may call at the SOUTHWICK-GOOD & FORTKAMP FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3100 N. High St., Thursday, 5-7 p.m., where funeral will be held Friday 10:30 a.m. Rev. James M. Long officiating. Private inurnment, Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Capital Area Humane Society, 3015 Scioto Darby Executive Ct., Hilliard, OH 43026, or American Heart Association, P.O. Box 163549, Columbus, OH 43216-3549. www.southwickfuneral.com.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Mar. 1 to Mar. 2, 2006.

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vonda mason/patterson

March 9, 2006

Cristy, Vicki and Holly

So sorry to hear of your loss. Our sincere condolences to you.

The Mason family

Kathie Bracy

March 3, 2006

Sorry to hear about your mom. She and your dad were really neat people. I know you have a lot of wonderful memories of them.



Blessings --

Tammy Currier

March 2, 2006

Vicki and Family,

My heart and sympathy goes out to you and your family. Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.

Lisa Giffin

March 2, 2006

Dear Vicki and family,

Our sincere condolences to all. During this difficult time may you find comfort in knowing how much we truly care and love you. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

Sincerely,

Lisa,Carrie and Katie Giffin

Bob Jones

March 1, 2006

Christy,Vicki,and Holly



Sorry to hear of your loss, I always enjoyed the time I spent at your house with your family.Wish I was there to share your grief. I know this is a hard time for you all. Janet's and my prayers are with you.

Nancy Lane

March 1, 2006

My thoughts are with you and your family.

Steve Holland

March 1, 2006

Holly,



I'm sorry for your loss.

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