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March 10, 1940 — April 20, 2020

Janet M. Barr, 80, of Niles, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2020, at Spectrum Lakeland Hospital Niles.

Janet was born on March 10, 1940, in Niles, to the late Lloyd and Evelyn (Price) Carpenter.

She is preceded in death by her parents; and her brother, Donald Carpenter; and sisters, Carmen Mitchell and Norma Fruehauf.

On Feb. 14, 1958, she married Larry Barr who survives.

She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Larry; and their children, Melody Bowers, of Niles and Lisa (Gary) Butler, of Niles; grandchildren, Derek Dykema, Daniel (Amber) Dykema, Bradley (Krystal) Oswald, Amanda Oswald, David (Brittany) Dykema, Nichole Butler, Gary A.Butler, Shannon (Tony) Korolis and Michael (Michelle) Bowers; great-grandchildren, Anthony, Bryce, Kyra, Matthew, Jax, Lola, Avery, Devin, Laytin, Taylin, Ariana and Rorrian. She is also survived by her brother, Dennis (Janice) Carpenter; and her sister, Lynette (John) Miller.

Janet enjoyed travel out to the west. She was an avid reader and enjoyed doing word searches and adult coloring books. Janet also loved playing solitaire and going out to eat.

Due to the current COVID-19 restrictions, private family services will be on Friday, April 24, 2020, at Halbritter Wickens Funeral Home, 615 E. Main St., in Niles.

Burial will take place at Silverbrook Cemetery.

Online condolences, messages and stories may be shared with the family at halbritterwickens.com.