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IN LOVING MEMORY OF James M. Barr
James M.
Barr
Mar 22, 1933 — Dec 5, 2012
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James M. Barr age 79 of DeKalb, IL, died on Wednesday December 5, 2012 in the Kishwaukee Community Hospital Emergency Room. Born on March 22, 1933 in St. Mary Hospital in DeKalb, he was the son of Henry T. and Margaret Eva (Hart) Barr.
Jim was married to the former Janet A. Walter on April 19, 1958 in St. Mary Catholic Church in DeKalb. Jim was a farmer on his family farm, he had worked 20 years for the DeKalb School District in the Custodial Dept., and was also a mechanic for DeKalb Implement for 7 years. He has lived his entire life in the DeKalb community. Jim served in the United States Army from 1955-1956 during the Korean Conflict, serving in Germany. Jim was an active member of St. Mary Catholic Church, helping with RCIA, Eucharistic Minister, and was an Alter Server for many years. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus. Jim graduated from St. Mary?s Grade School, and then graduated from DeKalb Township High School in the class of 1952.
Survivors include: wife: Janet of DeKalb, sons: James H. Barr of DeKalb, Charles (Julie) Barr of DeKalb, daughters: Cynthia (Glen) Pesigan of St. Louis, MO., Mary (Randy) Wilder of Leaf River, IL., Lisa Phelps of DeKalb, grandchildren: Christopher, Heather Pesigan, Michael, Amy Wilder, Budd, Coltin Phelps, brother: Robert (Jean) Barr, and several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: parents, and sister: Margaret Smith.
Funeral mass will be held on Monday December 10, 2012 at 11:00 am in St. Mary Catholic Church in DeKalb with Father Kenneth Anderson officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in DeKalb. Visitation will be held on Sunday December 9, 2012 from 3:30 pm till 7:00 pm with a Wake Service at 6:30 pm in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family to be established at a later date. To send an online condolence visit: www.ronanmoorefinch.com. Arrangements were entrusted to: Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL, 60115 (815) 758-3841.
Service:
Monday December 10, 2012
11:00 am
St. Mary Catholic Church
Visitation:
Sunday December 9, 2012
3:30 pm till 7:00 pm
Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home
Jim was married to the former Janet A. Walter on April 19, 1958 in St. Mary Catholic Church in DeKalb. Jim was a farmer on his family farm, he had worked 20 years for the DeKalb School District in the Custodial Dept., and was also a mechanic for DeKalb Implement for 7 years. He has lived his entire life in the DeKalb community. Jim served in the United States Army from 1955-1956 during the Korean Conflict, serving in Germany. Jim was an active member of St. Mary Catholic Church, helping with RCIA, Eucharistic Minister, and was an Alter Server for many years. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus. Jim graduated from St. Mary?s Grade School, and then graduated from DeKalb Township High School in the class of 1952.
Survivors include: wife: Janet of DeKalb, sons: James H. Barr of DeKalb, Charles (Julie) Barr of DeKalb, daughters: Cynthia (Glen) Pesigan of St. Louis, MO., Mary (Randy) Wilder of Leaf River, IL., Lisa Phelps of DeKalb, grandchildren: Christopher, Heather Pesigan, Michael, Amy Wilder, Budd, Coltin Phelps, brother: Robert (Jean) Barr, and several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: parents, and sister: Margaret Smith.
Funeral mass will be held on Monday December 10, 2012 at 11:00 am in St. Mary Catholic Church in DeKalb with Father Kenneth Anderson officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in DeKalb. Visitation will be held on Sunday December 9, 2012 from 3:30 pm till 7:00 pm with a Wake Service at 6:30 pm in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family to be established at a later date. To send an online condolence visit: www.ronanmoorefinch.com. Arrangements were entrusted to: Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL, 60115 (815) 758-3841.
Service:
Monday December 10, 2012
11:00 am
St. Mary Catholic Church
Visitation:
Sunday December 9, 2012
3:30 pm till 7:00 pm
Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home
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