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2024

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JOETTA BARNESS Obituary

JOETTA MARIE KRITTA BARNESS (NEE JUHL) Born July 14, 1940 Died July 13, 2024 She left this world with grace and dignity at the age of 83. She is survived by her husband, Lanny, and her five children Kathryn (Marcia) Peters, Robert Kritta, Kristine Kritta, Karolyn (Stephen) Geyen and Kelly (Cullen) McDyre. She is also survived by her eight grandchildren: Tony Christianson (Ann), Nick Christianson, Kallie Jo Casale (Michael), Kaci Christianson, Jacob Geyen (Emily), Cameron Kritta, Mitchell McDyre, Molly McDyre, and two sweet great-grandchildren: Kaladin Christianson and Kylar Christianson who entertained her in her last days, siblings: Cindy (Howard) Vanschoonhoven, Dan (Mary) Juhl, Peggy (David) Juhl-Thompson. Her many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends (who became family!) will miss her vibrant smile, her parties, and her joie de vivre. Preceded in death by her infant sister Celeste Juhl, her grandson Carter Geyen, her parents Loretta Heckman and Joseph Juhl, her beloved aunt Maxine Becker and dear cousin Nicholas Juhl. Celebration of life was held 11 a.m. Saturday, July 20 at O'Halloran and Murphy, 8700 Valley Creek Road, Woodbury, 651-702-0301. Visitation was from 9 to 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Faith's Lodge, 8301 Golden Valley Road #210, Golden Valley, MN 55427 or to Community of Grace Lutheran Church, 10561 W Pinnacle Peak Road, Peoria, AZ 85383. A service in Arizona will be held Saturday November 16, 2 p.m. at Community of Grace Lutheran Church in Peoria.

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Published by Crookston Daily Times from Jul. 17 to Jul. 26, 2024.

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June Fredericksen

July 24, 2024

Larry,
So sorry to loose Joetta. She was a wonderful woman, always enjoyed visiting with both of you at the Minnesota Club. My prayers are with you at this difficult time.
June Fredericksen

Don Michel

July 22, 2024

Lanny, I didn't know that you had married Joetta. Sorry for your loss.

Linda Hill

July 21, 2024

Sorry to read of your loss, Lanny. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Anne & Fred Sinz

July 20, 2024

Lanny sorry for your lost. Jo was a great card player. Prayers and hugs.

Kathy Fradette

July 19, 2024

Jo was a good friend from 1st grade at Cathedral Grade School in Crookston, until the rest of time. Always fun and caring!

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O'Halloran and Murphy

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20

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

O'Halloran and Murphy

Woodbury, MN

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16

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Community of Grace Lutheran Church

Peoria, AZ

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