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1934
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2026
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Janet Barnes Obituary
Janet was born July 25, 1934, in Keokuk, the daughter of Beck and Anna (Welch) Hutchens.
On June 8, 1956, she was united in marriage with Thomas "Tom" K. Barnes in Keokuk. He preceded her in death on June 17, 2021.
Janet was employed at several area businesses, including Woolworth's, the Daily Gate City, and the Super 8. She also volunteered at the VFW in Keokuk and enjoyed traveling and wintering in Florida with Tom. Janet loved her flowers, hummingbirds and vegetable garden, but most of all, she loved her family.
Janet is survived by four sons: Keith (Chris) Barnes of Panama City, Florida, Kent Barnes of Keokuk, Kevin Todd Barnes of Bloomington, Illinois, Kurt (Casey) Barnes of Keokuk; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Janet was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Thomas "Tom" Barnes.
Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, at Keokuk National Cemetery in Keokuk. Friends and family may gather at DeJong-Printy Funeral Home in Keokuk at 10 a.m. for a procession to the cemetery.
Memorials may be directed to American Legion Post 41.
Tributes and condolences may be left at www.printyfuneralhome.com.
DeJong-Printy Funeral Home of Keokuk is in charge of arrangements.
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