JOHN BARNES
September 30, 1943 - May 06, 2012
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John Michael Barnes, age 68, passed away unexpectedly at St. Elizabeth Hospital early Sunday, May 6, 2012. He was born September 20, 1943 to the late John and Mary-Ruth (Edwards) Barnes in Kingston, PA. On September 8, 1984, he married Ada Hall, MD. Michael will be remembered as a great husband and father with a great sense of humor who was a lover of animals and birds. In 1965, he graduated from Hobart College with a degree in History. He then began his own construction company here in Neenah. After the birth of his two daughters, he retired and became a stay-at-home Dad. He enjoyed volunteering at local soup kitchens and the Salvation Army, his daughters schools and for political campaigns. Michael will be sadly missed by his wife of almost 28 years, Ada Hall, MD; his two daughters: Mel and Annie; and his three sisters: Vivian, Caroline, and Margaret. He was preceded in death by his sister, Judy. A memorial service for Michael will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, May 12, 2012 at St. Thomas Church in Menasha, Fr. Ralph Osborne officiating. Visitation will be at church from 10:00 A.M. until the hour of service. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Neenah Animal Shelter may be given in Michaels name.
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Cori & David
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Aunt Ada, Mel and Annie, We are thinking of you. We are so sorry for your loss. Uncle Mike is a great person. He will be greatly missed. Love, David & Cori
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Stadtmueller, Sandy, Franz, Jana and Franz Karl
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Our sincere condolences to you Ada, Mel and Annie. I was shocked. Michael was such a great Dad to Mel and Annie...and Jana always enjoyed being with you and your family when they were young. I occasionally saw Michael in the grocery store and could chat briefly with him and get updates on the family. Bless you all and hold your dear memories close to your heart. With our sincere sympathy, The Stadtmuellers
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Carmen
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Dr. Hall, I am so very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. With sincere regards, Carmen R.N.
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Russell Brodtke
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Dr. Hall and girls, Your unexpected loss has created a void which will never be filled. As your husband and father blessed others with his silent sermon of service and compassion may you all gain strength knowing he is with the Creator and smiling toward you. God's comfort and protection always, Russ
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Kyle Huffman
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Dear Mel Annie and Ada, We are so sorry for your loss. We have such fond memories of spending time with Mike in Chicago, especially the deep fried oysters and beer. Our love to you all in the days ahead, Tom and Kyle
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Bobbie and Chic Capasso
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Dear Ada, Mel and Annie, Our heartfelt sympathies to you on your husband and father, Michael's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers as is Michael. Sincerely, Bobbie and Chic Capasso