Renee Lynn Barnhart
Renee Lynn Barnhart
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Renee was born Jan 13th, 1971 in Rockford to Kenneth & Patricia Robbins.
Renee graduated from Bryon High School in 1989. Fall of 1989 she moved to Oregon where she lived for almost 40 years to raise her own family.
She worked in Social Services for about 20 years. Serving the residents of Ogle County in various ways. Most recently she served as Secretary/Treasurer of the Ogle County 708 Mental Health Board since 2019.
She is predececessed by her parents and grandparents.
She is survived by her greatest blessings, son Robert (Kassie) Dilbeck, their children Myah & Dennis. Daughter Anna Barnhart (Max Donaldson), their children Lyndin, Braxdyn & Elijah. Son Kenneth Barnhart. Her siblings Larry (Helen) Mead, Nancy Loput (Joe Rovira) & Gary Mead. Also special Aunt Kay Manring, Niece Alisha Dennis, Nephew Brandon Mead & wonderful friends Justine Messenger & Judy Tatlock. Also her best friend in the world Rob Paulson. Celebration of life to follow in the spring!
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Anabel Morales
Yesterday
Working with Renee has meant so much more than simply having a co-worker. With her, there were celebrations, laughter, struggles, tears of joy and tears of sadness. There was motherly advice, unwavering support, and a genuine love that made a sense of comfort only a mother like Renee could give.
I will forever be grateful to Renee-not only for the care she showed to all of us who were close to her, but for the way she helped me grow as a person and countless others in our community. She taught me to face life, and myself, without fear.
If you knew Renee, you knew she lived life boldly, grabbing it by the horns all the way to the end. Her spunk, her warmth, and her strength will live on within me. I will always cherish the role she played in my life and the love she so freely gave.
Thank you so much for the memories Renee, you will never be forgotten.
With lots of love,
-Anabel
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Anne Pearcy
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I didn't know Renee that long, but what a strong, gifted woman she was! We loved having her at our women´s retreat last Spring where we shared meals, stories and lots of laughter. In the summer, Karyn, Laird and I planted 8 or 9 different flowers and plants in the bed by the fence. You enjoyed sitting and looking, remembering your parents.
How glad we are that you are now free of pain and suffering, Renee! Welcome Home!!!
See you on the other side,
Anne & Laird Pearcy
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