Marna W. Barnes, of Niles
Nov. 30, 1923 — May 26, 2016
Niles Daily Star, Published 1:50 pm Tuesday, May 31, 2016
Marna W. Barnes, 83, of Niles, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, May 26, 2016.
- Marna W. Barnes
She was born on Nov. 30, 1932, to the late Willard and Fern (VanDerbeck) Weimer. Marna graduated from Niles High School in 1950 and married Howard Byerley, who preceded her in death in 1971; from that union they raised three children. In 1972 she married Gilbert Barnes who also preceded her in death.
Marna was a member of the Die-hard Chicago Cub Fan Club since 1953; a homemaker most of her life, she will be remembered by most as a strong minded, independent women and for her pie crust.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Willard and Fern Weimer; husbands, Howard Byerley and Gilbert Barnes.
Marna is survived by her children; William (Noi) Aura, of Ojai, California, Thomas (Lisbeth) Byerley, of Dimondale, Michigan and Paul Byerley, of Greenfield, Indiana, six grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and a host of family and friends.
Memorial contributions may be made in Marna’s memory to Hospice at Home.
At Marna’s request, cremation has taken place; a private graveside service will be held at Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles, at a later date.
Family and friends are invited to sign the guestbook or leave a message for Marna’s family at www.BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com.
Arrangements entrusted to Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Niles.