Born September 11, 1929 in Clinton, IL to Charles and Minnie (Brown) Belcher; she married Glen Maurice Barnes on February 8, 1948 in Patoka, IL. He preceded her in death on August 28, 2013 in Peoria.
Surviving are her daughter, Glenna Jones of Hanna City; daughter-in-law, Carol (Al) Killian of Towanda, IL; six grandchildren, Angela Jones, Glenn (Amy) Jones, Jeff (Midge) Barnes, Brandon Barnes, Ryan McIntyre and Kacie McIntyre; seven great grandchildren, Cohl, Mikayla, Austin, and Savannah Jones, Madelyn, Emily, and Samantha Barnes, a great-great granddaughter; Laila Jones; and brother, Charles (Carolyn) Belcher of Port Richey, FL.
Also preceding her in death were her son, Dennis Barnes and daughter, Janet McIntyre.
Kathryn was exceptional at anything she set out to do and worked hard all of her life. She retired from Caterpillar as an accounting clerk. While working full-time, she helped her husband farm, catered, and decorated cakes. She previously ran a restaurant in Brimfield and worked at the elevator in Laura. In her retirement, Kathryn enjoyed painting, gardening, and needlepoint, leaving her family many handmade memories.
Funeral services will be at 11:00am on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at Union Church in Brimfield with Rev. Stephen Barch officiating. Burial will follow at Brimfield Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral.
Memorials are suggested to the Logan-Trivoli Fire Protection District.