Brenda Barnes Obituary

Dear Barnes family. It has been 4 years since your dear mother Ms. Brenda Barnes passed away. I was aware of her health struggles before she passed away and I was aware of what a courageous and hard working woman she was. I was truly touched by her example. I just want you to know that even though I don't know you or that I ever knew your mother, I actually remember her and think of her years later.

To the Barnes Family I send deepest condolences on the loss of a great lady; your Mother. I did not personally know her but was a friend of her cousin, Emogene Stevens. Through Emogene I followed Brenda's career with great admiration. A tenacious woman but a caring Mother who forged a brilliant career for herself. I further picked up other news of her in various periodicals. I know you all cherish the time you had with her in your lives. May she rest in peace.

Kind thoughts are with the family in your time of grief. May fond memories bring you comfort during these difficult days. Psalms 9: 9, 10

Sorry for your loss, please rely on God during this difficult time. 1Corinthians 1:3,4

Dear Barnes Children,
My deepest condolences to you and your entire family on the loss of your mother. I worked at Sara Lee for 14 years and knew three of the CEO's and then Brenda. She was a breathe of fresh air when she came aboard the company.

May you find peace in knowing your mother has left you with many wonderful memories and life lessons.

Sincerely,
Susan Ray

My condolences to the family of Brenda's, I know she truly will be missed.May you have beautiful memories of her during this difficult time and let the God of peace comfort you at this time of need (Phil 4:6,7)

Linda,
I am so sorry to hear about your beloved sister. I know how close you were. I just found out. I would have loved to come to the service in Naperville. I tried e-mailing you but evidentially the address I had was changed.
Brenda was a remarkably smart, gifted, and ambitious woman -( as all iof the Czaijka sisters were). Your mom was one of my favorite roll models. I still remember her fondly also.
Brenda left this world way too soon.

Dear Brenda's Family,

My sincere sympathies for your great loss. My path crossed with Brenda in the fall of 1972 at Augustana College where she was my next door roommate in the dorm along with Laura my freshman year. I was only there one year but I always remember her for her intelligence and work ethic but mostly her amazing laughter and we shared many.
We had lost touch through the years, but I will always treasure her memory and remember those great days.

Most sincerely,
Becky Garrels Kauffman
Mt. Pleasant, IA

Erin, I fondly remember your mom as we sat on a blanket in Waveny Park on Saturdays, and watched your soccer games,her joy in spending as much time as possible with you and your brothers, and the warmth that she and your dad exuded to all who were welcomed in your home in New Canaan.. May the many loving memories help comfort you at this time. Paula Hannon

Brenda was such a caring level headed person. We spent time together when Randy was with GE. Our thoughts and prayers are with her children and other family members
Stu and Pat Fisher

Dear Children of Brenda Barnes,

Your mother was a remarkable woman, but I'm sure that you already know that. I'm also sure that she inspired you, but what you may not know, is that she inspired everyone she met and so many who just read about her. I did have the exceptional experience of meeting your mother. In fact, my New Year's resolution was to write to her and to thank her for being a such a wonderful role model. I regret that I did not write sooner, but will be forever grateful for her impact on my life.

I wish all of you the very best in the future.
Casey Pitinga

i worked with brenda at wilson in river grove. smart woman, kind, generous with her time. she left too soon. - richard smith

Dear Erin,
I did not know your mom but read of her life and passing in today's Wall Street Journal. I read how you took time off from work to love and care and help your mom rehabillitate.
You are wonderful.
My mom also had a stroke a few years ago, and just passed away on 17 Dec 2016.
The heartache for your loss is shared as i also took time to love and rehabilitate my mom.
Life is precious and the time you gave your mom in her time of need is what love and life is all about. I will pray for you.
Selina

Brenda was a good friend and cared for all. May she rest in peace. Lewis Sare

Brenda was a remarkable woman. Extremely personable; you liked her the minute you met her. I remember fondly
spending an afternoon with her and our spouses, touring San Francisco on a Pepsi excursion. My prayers and condolences to the family.

Finishing my 38 year career In the baking industry as a Lean Plant Change Agent in the Paris, Texas Sara Lee plant, I came to know Brenda as a diligently hard working lady with a love for what she did and an ultimate respect and admiration for the folks she worked with in the company. She was truly an inspirational and intelligent business leader and I want to send my sincere condolences to the entire family. May God Bless and Keep you all.

I heard the NPR piece on Ms. BARNES and was very moved by her daughters memories of her phenomenal Mother. My condolences to the entire family during this time of monumental loss. The world has lost a great leader and role model. Sincerely, Lonne Parker, RN

I can remember when the Czajkas moved in on our street in River Grove and all of our lives were changed forever and without question, for the better. I shared the same grade with Brenda and was privileged enough to attend grade school, high school, and even college (Augustana) with Brenda. Being one of seven girls, Brenda didn't have a brother. (I used to think of myself and Jim S. as the brothers she never wanted.) As everyone knows, Brenda was an amazing, incredible person. She was intelligent, beautiful (inside and out), driven, and became a true success story, yet she remained humble to those who knew her. I am forever grateful for knowing her. My heart goes out to her entire wonderful family. She was loved and will be missed by many, but never forgotten.

-John Gogonas

May the loving legacy Brenda leaves behind help ease the pain in your hearts.

Sincere condolences,
N.S.

I'm sorry for your lost and I hope you can find comfort in the words found at 1 Thessalonians 4:14.

Offering my condolences and hoping that you find comfort in knowing that God is near to us when our hearts are broken.

Brenda was a remarkable woman and a joy and honor to be considered a friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family.

Don and Anita Johnson

It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.

Offering my condolences to the family at this most difficult time.

Sorry for the loss of your love one. Please find comfort in God and his word the bible at 2nd Corthians 1 : 3-5.


NC

To Brenda's family and friends. My condolences go out to each of you. May you all cherish your memory of her and may you all find comfort from God's word at Hosea 13:14.