Genevieve M. Barnhard

Genevieve Barnhard Obituary

Genevieve M. Barnhard Battle Creek Genevieve M. Barnhard, 86, of Battle Creek, died Thursday evening, October 30, 2008 at the Heartland Healthcare Center. She was born in Sterling, Illinois on April 19, 1922 the daughter of Lester and Etta Mae (Ferry) Hemminger. Genevieve retired from Post Cereals in 1978 after 34 years of faithful service. In 1949, Genevieve married Charles R. "Chuck" Barnhard in Battle Creek; he preceded her in death on November 21, 2001. She is survived by her nieces and nephews, Sandra (William) Cummings of Battle Creek, Douglas Corteville of Battle Creek, James, Delbert Jr., Genelle and Tammy Hemminger, Brenda Clise, and many great-nieces and nephews. Genevieve was preceded in death her parents, Etta Mae, her stepfather, Joe Corteville Sr., and her father, Lester Hemminger; a sister, Marjorie Heffel; and 3 brothers, Delbert and Leroy Hemminger and Joe Corteville Jr. Genevieve enjoyed painting, crocheting, making China Dolls and all types of arts and crafts. She also enjoyed traveling, wintering in Florida, boating and fishing. Genevieve truly loved animals, especially dogs and enjoyed playing Bingo. She was a member of the Post 25-Year Club and the Elks Lodge #974 in Big Rapids, MI. At the request of the family, cremation has taken place and a private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Genevieve will be interred next to her husband, Charles, at the Fort Custer National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Emily Andrus Home. Arrangements were entrusted to the Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home. Personal messages may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com

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Published by Battle Creek Enquirer on Nov. 2, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Genevieve Barnhard

9 Entries

Norma Jean Gilmer

February 25, 2009

Aunt Jenny...., You and Uncle Dick will always be in my heart. What a joy it was to see you both during the times we didn't see our Mother. You filled the the big hole in our hearts (Norma Jean, Pat and Sonny). You were "God sent" to keep a watch over us. Heaven is blessed to have you and Uncle Dick there with Pat and Sonny to further watch over our families.
Forever and always......Norma Jean

Mary McCoy

February 23, 2009

Aunt Jenny you have 3 nieces,Norma Jean,Mary and Barbara and 3 nephews,Roy,Arthur and Richard that will all miss you very much.
Wish we could have all spent more time with you over the years.
You will be missed very much.

Barbara Graff

February 23, 2009

I loved visisting Aunt Jenny & Uncle Dick in Michigan from Virginia when we were kids. We were always treated as if we were their children. I always looked forward to Jenny's welcoming way. She was a special person and there is a special place for her in heaven.

Barbara Graff

February 23, 2009

This was my aunt Jenny. Although I had no contact with her for a number of years my childhood memories of visiting her and Uncle Dick in Michigan when we lived in Virginia were times I will never forget. Having them take us to the "cereal factory" was alot of fun when we were little. They loved children and treated us like there own. They were special people and my loss is that I did not get to know them throughout my adult years. God has a special place for them.

Mary McCoy

February 23, 2009

Aunt Jenny I will miss you so very much and I will never ever forget coming to your home as a young child and visiting you when you came to Florida.
Rest in peace my beautiful Aunt and I will see you one day.All my love Mary.

Carol Zeller

November 16, 2008

I had the pleasure of knowing
Genevieve through doing crafts with the ladies at Emily Andrus House. I would take my 9 year old granddaughter with me on occasion and she so enjoyed helping Genevieve and talking with her. I also enjoyed sitting and chatting with her after our little craft classes were complete. What little time I spent getting to know her, I surely will remember her greatly. I admired going to her apartment and seeing all the paintings and dolls she had made in her lifetime. She will be truly missed by my granddaughter and myself.

Gennel Hemminger

November 8, 2008

As my cousin said in the previous entry, what a greatlady. Chrristmas was also special at our house, because of my Aunt Genny. I remember spending summers at her riverfront home, even though I have not been able to contact her for years, she has always been much loved and will be greatly missed.

Brenda Clise

November 2, 2008

In memory of a loving aunt who richly touched my childhood. My fondest Christmas memories are of visiting she and my uncle's home on Christmas Eve. It was something I always looked forward to and good times were had by all. She and my uncle were both so giving and loving and every visit to their home a special time for me. What a blessing to only have fond memories of such a lovely lady.

Deb Fruin

November 2, 2008

My deepest smpathy goes out to all of you on the loss of your Aunt I worked with her and your Uncle at Post. They were such a happy and fun couple to be around. It was a pleasure to know them!

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