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Joan Barry Obituary

Barry, Joan Patricia (nee Solon), of Chicago and Fontana, WI, beloved wife of the late Norman J. (Jack) Barry, loving mother of Mary Beth (Fred) Hogan, Kathleen (Dean) Daigler, Norman J. (Susan) and Kevin (Ann Marie), devoted Golygo to Coley (Rachel), Michael (Lisa), Alicia, Dan, Elizabeth Daigler, Tim (Heather), Colleen (Ryan Kelly), Katie Hogan, Tripp, Lauren, Brian and Joanie Barry, great-grandmother of Timmy, Cole, Anna and Finn, dearest sister-in-law of Margaret Mary O'Neill Conley, fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, 10 a.m., at St. Benedict Church, Fontana, WI. Mass at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to Misericordia, Heart of Mercy, Chicago, will be appreciated.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 10, 2008.

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Marie Alex

July 12, 2008

Dear Barry family: I am so sorry for your loss. Throughout the years Susan has shared such wonderful stories of Golygo. May your memories bring you comfort and peace in the times to come. My prayers and thoughts are with you. Marie Alex

Ray Carey

July 11, 2008

Joan and Jack were both extraordinarily kind and gracious to me - as were all their children. All will be remembered in my thoughts and prayers.

KATHERINE HAWTHORNE

July 11, 2008

TO ALL THE FAMILY MY MOST SINCERE CONDOLESCENCE IN THIS DIFFICULT TIME. ALL MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS GO OFF TO YOU. PLEASE CONTACT ME AT YOUR MOST CONVIENCE 773-914-6917
SHE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. IN HEAVEN THERE WILL BE A SPECIAL PLACE FOR JOAN. AGAIN I'M TRULY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.
KATHERINE HAWTHORNE (PLYMOUTH PLACE)

VANESSA MARTINEZ

July 11, 2008

YOUR MOTHER WAS A WONDEFUL PERSON. WE WILL MISS HER. ALL OF OUR MOST SINCERE CONDOLESCENCES AND PRAYERS GO TO EVERYONE IN YOUR FAMILY. FROM OCTAVIA AND VANESSA FROM PLYMOUTH PLACE 3 SOUTH

Audre & Bill Rumpf

July 11, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with Joan. A wonderful lady. We are sorry for your loss.

Peggy & Wayne Fleit

July 11, 2008

Our thoughts, love and prayers are with you,

susan solon

July 11, 2008

My thoughts and heartfelt sympathy are with all of you today. Aunt Joan was a wonderful lady.

Carrie Rentner

July 11, 2008

Dear Barry Family,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I am the youngest daughter of Nancy Brown Rentner. My mom was so very fond of your mother. We lost my mom last year but she was happy to have visited Joannie a couple of summers prior. I am not sure that my dad will get to Fontana for the services but he too was very fond of your folks and sends his deepest sympathies.

With love,

Jim Kellams

July 10, 2008

Mary Beth, Kathleen, Norman, Kevin & Family,

Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you tonight. I have the best memories of Aunt Joan. She had a way of making you feel special no matter what else was going on. I too find comfort that all the Solon kids are together again watching down on us.

Love, Jim

Marion Murray

July 10, 2008

Your family is in our hearts and prayers. She will be greatly missed in Buena Vista.
Marion Murray and family

Kathy & Larry Wall

July 10, 2008

Dear Mary Beth, Fred and the Barry Family,
Please know you are in our thoughts & prayers....may your precious memories of your Mother sustain you and may your FAITH continue to give you strength........
With love,
Larry & Kathy Wall and Family

Meghan Brown

July 10, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss. Golygo was always so kind and welcoming when I was at the "lake", I will remember her warm smile. I hope that your many wonderful memories of Golygo bring you comfort and peace in the days to come.

Marijo Kellams

July 10, 2008

July 10, 2008
Dear Mary Beth, Kathleen, Norman, and Kevin,
Mary Pat just called. I am so sorry for your loss. I have so many fond memories of your mother's kindness and generosity. As Diane said, they are now all together once again. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Love, Marijo

The Lacey, Fox and O'Connor Families

July 10, 2008

Dear Mary Beth, Kathleen, Norman and Kevin and Families-So saddened to hear of your mothers passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time... with fond memories and good wishes to you all.

Mary Pat Todd

July 10, 2008

I, as so many others, are so sad. Aunt Joan will always be remembered fondly and well. My thoughts are with you all.

Maurine and Tom Hinterberger

July 10, 2008

Love and prayers.

Diane Allen

July 10, 2008

Dear Mary Beth, Kathleen, Norman, and Kevin - my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I am so saddened to hear of Aunt Joan's passing but know she has now joined your dad and all her brother and sisters in heaven. She was so wonderful....I remember when she came to my wedding and mom's funeral. I will try to get to WS for the funeral.

Love, Your Cousin, Diane Allen

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