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Robert Barney Obituary
Barney Sr., Robert Louis 64, went to his heavenly home on September 7, 2008, after an eleven-month battle with pancreatic cancer. Bob was a friend to so many, and a stranger to no one. He lived his life to the glory of God, wrapped in the love of his Savior, Jesus Christ. And he always made sure that when he left a person, that person was closer to Jesus than when he'd first met them. He is survived by his wife Janet; daughter Brenda Smith (Lance Boerjan); sons Michael (Vita), James (Tabitha), Dennis (Ellen Zyniewicz), Jason (Jennifer), Dean (Melanie), and Robert II; sisters Karen (Fred) Buhler and Thora Jean Rhode; father-in-law Jay Batson; ex-wife Cheryl Myhrvold; 17 grandchildren and 14 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one nephew, one granddaughter, three mothers-in-law, and a father-in-law. "Celebration of Life" Service will be held at Bethel Community Church, 7601 W. Foster Ave, Chicago, on September 14, 2008, at 1:30 p.m. Bob requested that no one wear black as this is a blessed event. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Iowa Hospice Foundation (www.iowa-hospice.com), PanCAN (www.panCAN.org), or Bethel Community Church. 
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Marilyn & Lowell McCulley
October 17, 2008
Janet, We send our sincere sympathy to you and your family.
Steve n Sherry
September 13, 2008
While we may think of this as a loss, keep in mind that God did not lose Bob when he sent him to enrich our lives, and we haven't lost Bob just because God has called him back.
Our lives are richer and fuller for having known him....rest in peace, gentle man.
Louie & Michelle Morales
September 13, 2008
Heard about Bobs passing to the Lords side, we are happy for Bob and sad for your loss we know he will be missed by all.
Love in Christ
Louie & Michelle
Matt and Christine Wnek
September 13, 2008
Dear Dean, Melanie and Family,
Our heartfelt sympathies go out to you. It is a difficult time but lean on your family, friends and Faith, knowing that God has called your Dad Home. We mourn but not without the hope and peace in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Love you all,
Matt and Christine Wnek
adonis evans
September 12, 2008
what for lunch! i will miss him
Susan Kolk
September 11, 2008
Janet, Jason, Jennifer
While we are very sorry for your loss, we are so happy for Bob that he is now at peace and with his Savior.
John Gianopulos
September 10, 2008
We are sorry for your loss.
Lani Winstrom
September 10, 2008
Dear Janet,
We met you and Bob about 7 1/2 years ago when our sons graduated from the Police Academy together. Our son, Eric, and your son, Jason, have remained good friends. We think so much of Jason and Jennifer and their family.
We are so very sorry for your loss, but thank God that Bob is now free from pain, and we know you will see him again someday. You and the rest of your family will remain in our prayers.
Sincerely,
Lani and Bill Winstrom
diane harrop
September 9, 2008
Dear Janet--please know my prayers are with you and I have had the pleasure of praying for you and Bob for a long time. You remain on my heart and in my prayers.
Take care and God Bless,
diane harrop (Jack Engler's sister)
Jack and Marcia Engler
September 9, 2008
Our prayers are with you and the family, Janet
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