Marion Kathryn T. Barnaby, 90, passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2008 at 3:25 P.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center.
Kathryn was born December 29, 1917 the daughter of Audie & Madge (Chitty) Summers. She married Alfred Barnaby on December 15, 1934 in Marion and together they shared over 57 years of marriage until his death on March 19, 1992.
Kathryn was a lifetime member of First Church of God and for over 25 years was a federal inspector for Olin Defense Supply Agency.
She is survived by:
Two daughters;
Natalie Spicer of Marion
Diana Boles of Marion
Four sons;
Don Barnaby and wife Julie of Marion
Marion Barnaby and wife Vicki of Marion
Alfred Barnaby Jr. and wife Patty of Marion
Jim Barnaby and wife Sherry of Marion
Twelve grandchildren;
Gina Nelson and husband Jimmy of Florida
Sheryl Green and husband Doug of Florida
Alan Barnett and wife Nona of Nevada
Jacqueline Boles of Florida
Wendi Tennyson and husband Doug of Marion
Angelina Thompson of Marion
Andrea Kurczewski and husband Rob of Deerborn, MI
Aaron Barnaby of Marion
Stacey Barnaby of Marion
Jeramy Barnaby of Chandler, AZ
Sarah Barnaby of Marion
Joseph Barnaby of Marion
Thirty Great grandchildren
Three Great great grandchildren
Sister Jean Summers of Marion
Sister-in-law LaVelle Summers of Marion
Nieces & nephews
Preceded by Parents, Husband, two brothers, Kenny & LaVerne Barnaby, two grandchildren, Bryan Boles & Melissa Barnaby
Funeral services will be Saturday, January 5, 2008 at 1:00 P.M. at First Church of God in Marion with Rev. Paul Ramsey officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service at First Church of God.
The family would like to express special thanks to Dr. Jan Bowman-Marsh and the Hospice of Southern Illinois staff for the excellent care and attention that their mother received.
For those who prefer memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois. Envelopes will be available at the church or at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home, 800 North Market Street, Marion, IL 62959.