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Jana E. Barnes

Salix, Iowa

Sep 27, 1927 – Apr 24, 2016 (Age 88)

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BORN
September 27, 1927
DIED
April 24, 2016
AGE
88
LOCATION
Salix, Iowa

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Goslar Funeral Home and Monuments Obituary

Jana E. Barnes, 88, of Salix, Iowa died Sunday, April 24, 2016 at Burgess Health Center in Onawa. Funeral services will be 10:30 A.M. Saturday, April 30, 2016 at the Skien Lutheran Church, Albaton, Iowa with Pastor Catie Newman, officiating. Burial will follow in the Fairview Township Cemetery, Albaton, Iowa. Visitation will be 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Friday, April 29, 2016 with a 7:00 P.M. prayer service at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Rush Family Care Service, Onawa, Iowa. Jana Evon Fletcher was born September 27, 1927 in Lincoln Township Monona County, Iowa the daughter of Dale and Betty (Carlson) Fletcher. She attended rural school until 8th grade and graduated from Sloan High School in the class of 1944. She worked as a secretary and bookkeeper for businesses in Onawa and Sioux City. Jana and Donald E. Barnes were united in marriage on September 7, 1945 at Onawa, Iowa. Four children were born to this union, Betty Jo, Barbara Cathleen "Cathy", Dan Ray, and Sherry Sue. Jana was an avid reader and enjoyed daily crossword puzzles and was an inspiration to her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren to be lifelong learners. She especially enjoyed being with her family. She hosted many Sunday family dinners. Jana was a lifelong member of Skien Lutheran Church, Albaton, Iowa. She served on many committees at the church and especially enjoyed being the lesson leader of her circle. She enjoyed her daily devotions and freely prayed for anyone who needed her prayers. Survivors include her children, Betty Jo (Douglas) Rutter of Marcus, IA, Cathy (Maurice) Wilt of Salix, IA, Dan (Renee) of Sloan, IA, and Sherry Barnes (Scott McKay) of Des Moines, IA; grandchildren, Andrew (Laura) Rutter, Michael (Jennie) Rutter, Aaron (Giovanna) Wilt, Angela (Bret) Steinhoff, Christopher (Shelby) Barnes, Jacob Barnes, Hali (Shane) Stredde, and Molly Myrick; eighteen great-grandchildren; and one sister, Betty (Tony) Swanson of Sloan, IA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Don on April 4, 1994; parents, Dale and Betty (Carlson) Fletcher; two brothers, Wayne Fletcher and Denny Fletcher; and a sister, Cleta "Peggy" Nipp. Condolences may be left online for the family at www.rushfamilycareservice.com

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Thank you so much for all the expressions of sympathy. Mom touched so many people with her strong faith and love of learning.

I was in school with Cathy, and remember her mother as a very caring person. May God be with you to give you strength and peace at this difficult time.

I was a former classmate of Cathy when she attended Kingsley Pierson. So sorry for your loss Cathy. It is so hard to lose your mother. Sympathy to you and your family.
Denise Groth Dugan
P S I also worked at the FSA office in Sergeant Bluff so I know Maurice.

Betty Jo, Cathy, Dan and Sherry:
Our deepest sympathy to you on the loss of your mother. Jana never failed to speak to us whenever she saw us. She was a lovely lady. Love and prayers to all of the Barnes Family.