Michael-Barnes-Obituary

Michael Phillip Barnes

South Bend, Indiana

1947 - 2020

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Michael Phillip BarnesDec. 2, 1947 - May 22, 2020SOUTH BEND, IN - Michael Phillip Barnes, 72, of South Bend, IN passed away on May 22, 2020. Mike was born in Peoria, Illinois on December 2, 1947 and raised by his parents, Lee and Alice in the small midwestern town of Bradford along with his...

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We offer our condolences to the family for their loss. We know he has been missed by so many, RIP Mike.

Alberta...I just heard of Michael's passing.....I am so sorry for your loss...It has been a rate race around here....Getting house ready for sale No excuse though...You and Michael were close friends to Julie and I...Michael helped us out of a few jams with kids we were trying to help...I know the feelings you are going through....If you want to talk feel free to call...Again so sorry for delay on my part...

Mike allowed me to interview him for a English paper. I received an A. He was such an easy going person, I would often see him at Tom's, my Aunt Bert (Alberta Lootens) worked there. They became good friends. I am so sorry for your loss. Such a wonderful person.
Thoughts Prayers are with you,
The Chrobot Family

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

To Alberta Tim john we are sorry to hear of Mike passing. We will always remember how friendly he was to us at all the boys ball games. He will be missed by all who new him.

Michael Barnes was an amazing man. The Protective Services Board of Logan awarded Mr. Barnes our most important award -the Joe Newman Award for Outstanding Advocacy in 1981. Individuals with severe intellectual delays were victims of pervasive abuse and neglect in a local nursing home. Mr. Barnes through his outstanding commitment was successful in investigating and bringing charges against the private nursing home corporation resulting in the closure of the home. The Logan Protective...

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Rest in Peace my friend.