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Bonnie Barnes Obituary

BONNIE JEAN BARNES HOBART, IN Bonnie Jean Barnes, age 75, peacefully passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2015 with her loving family by her side. Bonnie is survived by her loving husband, Jerome T. Barnes; sons: Doug (Sandra) Barnes and Robert (Lorelei) Barnes; grandchildren: Nikolai, Emily, Madeline, and Riley; brothers: John Rainwater and Howard (Mary) Rainwater; sisters: Betty DiMaria and Margie (Bill) Kruit; mother-in-law, Aleen Barnes. Preceded in death by her parents, Bessie and Everett Rainwater. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Calumet Park Funeral Chapel, 7535 Taft Street, Merrillville, IN with Rev. Paul Anderson officiating. Interment to follow at Calumet Park Cemetery. Friends are invited to meet with the family on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the funeral chapel. In lieu of flower donations can be made to VNA Foundation, 2401 Valley Drive, Valpariaiso, IN 46383. For information regarding services please call 1-219-736-5840 or visit: www.calumetcemetery.com

Published by The Times on Jul. 7, 2015.
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Sorry for your loss. We were all neighbors in Wright manor. I remember she always was laughing or smiling

eric zitz

July 11, 2021

I am deeply sorry for your loss. Bonnie was a nice neighbor to have. I'm sure she will be missed. Prayers for the family.

Nina Greene

July 14, 2015

Dear Jerry and Aleen: so very sorry to hear this morning of Bonnie's passing. You are in my prayers that God will comfort you in this extremely hard time.

Judy (Granzow) Judge

July 8, 2015

I am so sorry & sad to read of Bonnie passing away. She was a wonderful person & a good friend. I will miss her! Love, Linda Granzow Wilcox

Linda WILCOX

July 7, 2015

To The Barnes Family - I am so sorry for the loss of such a wonderful woman. I loved when you guys visited in Arizona. She will be missed.

Laura Tripp

July 7, 2015

Jerry & family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Bonnie was one of the nicest girls we knew.
May she rest in peace.
Fred & Shirley Urbanek

Shirley Urbanek

July 7, 2015

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