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1944
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2012
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John Barr Obituary
John Michael Barr, 68, of Fenton, Mo., born Feb. 10, 1944, in East St. Louis, Ill., passed away Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012.
John was an Army veteran of the Vietnam Conflict stationed in Germany.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bert and Emma Barr; his sisters and brothers, Ethel Theis, Mary Steele, George Barr, Elsie Cluck, Joseph Barr, Bert Barr, Lucille "Lucy" Green and Elizabeth Halwachs.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Elisabeth, nee Stadlmaier, Barr; a daughter, Sabina Combs; a son, Dan (Amy) Barr; his grandchildren who were his pride and joy, Todd and Paige Combs and Emma Barr; and his brothers, Harvey Barr and Patrick Barr.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.kasslyfuneral.com.
Visitation: Friends may call from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, at Kassly Mortuary, Fairview Heights, Ill.
Funeral: Memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, at Kassly Mortuary, Fairview Heights, Ill., with Father Clyde Grogan officiating.
KASSLY MORTUARY, Fairview Heights, Ill.
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Memories and Condolences
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American Heart Association
October 26, 2012
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
PHIL ODOM
October 26, 2012
SEMPER FI - FELLOW VETERAN -
THANK YOU - FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY
You are one of our heroes.
We will remember you always and miss you dearly.
Take your Warrior's rest for a duty well done.
MARINE AND VIET NAM VET
Chaplain Richard Reuer
October 26, 2012
I wish to extend to you and to members of your family my deepest sympathy on your loss. May the Lord's loving promises comfort you and give you strength as you walk through this difficult time. On behalf of a grateful nation as an expression of appreciation for the honorable and faithful service rendered by your loved one. (If you wish a personalized memorial card mailed to you with history of playing of taps, 21 gun salute, meaning of each fold of the flag as a keepsake, mail to: Chaplain Richard Reuer, Honoring Those Who Served Ministry, 1206 6th St SW, Minot, ND 58701. (This service is free to all veteran families).
Carla and Pepe Manso
October 25, 2012
Aunt Elisabeth, Sabina, Dan and Amy ~~ please accept our deepest sympathies and condolences on the sudden loss of Uncle John. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love.
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