This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: HARRIS, BARNES Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Tk.2ADE/2260.2 Message Board Post: Rites Held For Mrs. E. Barnes Mrs. Florence Harris Barnes, the daughter of James W. Harris and Caroline Harris, was born near Postville on December 21, 1902. She was originally a member of the Evangelical United Brethren Church of Postville, and later through adult instruction became a member of the West Clermont Lutheran Church at Clermont. She was in fair health until May 2 when she became seriously ill and was taken to the University Hospital at Iowa City. She passed away on July 29, 1961 at the age of 58 years, seven months, eight days. Mrs. Barnes was married to Edward Barnes on September 26, 1923. To this union were born five children, three sons: one who died in infancy, Edward Jr. who died at an early age, and John; two daughters, Iva Jean, and Gladys. The couple made their home in Postville until 1929 at which time they moved to Clermont. After spending several years in this area they moved to Clinton. A few years later they returned to Clermont, where they resided until her death. She was preceded in death by her parents, and two sons. She is survived by her husband, Edward Barnes, who is ill and received care at Veterans' Memorial Hospital in Iowa City, two daughters, Iva Jean, Mrs. Frank King of Center Point, Gladys, Mrs. Charles Gilcrest of Walker; one son John of Clinton; five sisters: Mrs. Mae Evans of Waukon, Mrs. Lester Smith of Postville, Mrs. Fred Lawson of Postville, Mrs. Ethel Fast of Dayton, Ohio, Mrs. Ernest Johnson of Rushford, Minnesota; and-three brothers: Martin Harris of Postville, Obert Harris of Postville, Fred Harris of Froelich, and nine grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted at the West Clermont Lutheran Church at 2:00 on Monday, July 31, 1961, with the Rev. Justin L. Silvus of Postville officiating. Burial was in Postville Cemetery.