"Brenda is a beautiful lady inside and outside, She loved Jesus. Brenda was a servent she was helping anyone who needed help. When Jesus was Brenda at the gates I am hear Him say to Brenda, well done my servent. Brenda loved to have fun, loved to laugh, she walked everyday. Brenda was a wonderful mom and wonderful grandma. Brenda was a wonderful wife to Paul they did everything together. I loved going over to there home and play Mexican train and have snakes and fellowship. She was full of life and she loved life. God bless her, she will be so missed but I know I will see her again someday. I will contuine to pray for Paul and Jeff and Cory and Kelly and her 3 grandchildren that she adored. I love you Brenda and you will always have a spot in my heart."
In loving memory of
BRENDA BARNHART
May 17, 1951 - February 7, 2016
Brenda Coleen Barnhart, 64, of Marquette died Sunday afternoon, February 7, 2016 in Phoenix, Arizona after a lengthy battle with Lymphoma.
She was born May 17, 1951 in Laurium, MI, the daughter of the late Robert and Evelyn (Codere) Buzzo. She was a graduate of Lake Linden-Hubble High School in 1969.
On September 20, 1969 she married Paul Barnhart of Hancock. In 1979 they moved from Hancock to Marquette where they made their home and raised their three children. Brenda had part-time employment at a local ice cream shop when the children were young and later retired from Sara Lee Bakery, formerly Bunny Bread, in Marquette in 2010.
Brenda was a devout Catholic and member of St. Louis the King Catholic Church in Harvey and was an active member in the Parish Women's Club and various committees. She was well known by all for her delicious baked goods, pies and homemade cooking.
Every November she spent endless hours making crafts and baked goods for the Annual Christmas Bazaar. Her newest learned craft was beautifully hand sewn greeting cards.
Brenda had many special friends and neighbors in her life, but cherished her Bunko friends the most.
Brenda and Paul spent much of their retirement traveling to Alaska, Hawaii and Mexico and enjoyed spending the winter months in Arizona. Together they tirelessly traveled to numerous sporting and special events of their three grandchildren.
She is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, Paul Barnhart of Marquette; sons, Jeff Barnhart of Madison, WI and Cory Barnhart of Phoenix, AZ; daughter, Kelly (Deryck) Korhonen of Bark River, MI; three cherished grandchildren, Mattie Barnhart of Madison, Mason and Reese Korhonen of Bark River; brothers, Thomas (Debbie) Buzzo of St. Petersburg, FL, Robert (Carman) Buzzo of Kearsarge, MI; sisters, Sandra (Paul) Joosten of Ishpeming and Mary (Dan) Sivonen of South Range, MI; brother-in-law's, James (Linda) Barnhart of Woodbury, MN and Michael Barnhart Sr. of Sherman, TX; and sister-in-law, Ann Marie (Burt) Colombo of Marquette.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 27, 2016 from 9 to 11 a.m. at St. Louis the King Catholic Church. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. in the church with Rev. Glenn Theoret officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the St. Louis the King Catholic Church Women's Club.
The Canale-Tonella Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements where memories may be shared at canalefuneral.com
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"Paul and family, Our deepest and sincere sympathies to all of you. We were shocked to hear of Brenda's passing. We didn't know of her illness. She was such a nice person. Always enjoyed talking with her at the Thrift Store. I'm sorry we aren't there to see you Paul, we are in Arizona for the winter. But know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers, as is Brenda. Tom and Gayle Cuff"
"Paul and family, We were so sorry to hear of Brenda's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. I have many wonderful memories of working with Brenda at the bread store and also of being in the Womens Circle at the church making crafts and baskets for shut in's around the holidays. She was a loving and wonderful person and will be sadly missed. I am so glad we were able to keep in touch even though I moved to Grand Rapids 18 years ago. Love and Prayers, Mark and Michelle Valk"