SPARTA – Lillian M. Barnes, 83, of Sparta, passed away at 12:20 am, Tuesday, June 12, 2018, at Sparta Community Hospital, Sparta, Illinois.

Lillian was born on September 7, 1934, in Sparta, the daughter of Elmer and Mary Horschmann Brenning.  Lillian married Fredrick Dale Barnes on May 14, 1955 in Sparta.  He preceded her in death on January 22, 2007.  She was a Homemaker and worked at World Color Press in Sparta.  She was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Sparta; and Eagles Auxiliary Aeries #3059, Sparta.  Lillian enjoyed going to Sparta Senior Citizens and was active in different card clubs in Sparta.

Lillian is survived by her children, Paula Picou of Sparta, Gary (Linda) Barnes of Steeleville, Ella (David) Jones of Coulterville, Deborah Kinstler (friend, Perry Bartlett) of Ruma, IL and Scott (Cathy) Barnes of Woodlawn, IL; grandchildren, Mark (Sarah) Barnes, Matt (Tonia) Barnes, Jessica (Jeff) Bockhorn, Cole Fedderke (special friend, Tiffany Anderson), Jason Mancillas, Andrea (Tom) Taylor, Travis Mancillas, Arron Kintsler, Tim (Stacey) Barnes, Alicia (Mark) Elliston, and Christy Barnes; brother, Wilbert (Trudi) Brenning of Sparta.

Lillian was also preceded in death by Parents; daughter, Judy Lynn Barnes; two brothers, Elmer Brenning, Jr. and Emmet Brenning, and one sister, Laverne Diercks.

Funeral mass will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, June 15, 2018 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Sparta, with Father Vincent Mukasa officiating.  Burial will follow in Caledonia Cemetery, Sparta.  Visitation will be on Thursday from 6 pm until 8 pm at the church with rosary recited at 7:30 pm and on Friday from 8:30 am until the hour of mass.  Memorials may be given to Masses.