Statler Family Obituaries
Barks, Everett Elmer
Note: Romeoville is actually in Illinois, not Missouri. This is a typo in the obituary.
Romeoville Mo. -- Everett E. Barks, 81, of Romeoville, Mo., formerly of Cape Girardeau died Tuesday, July 11, 2006, in his home.
He was born June 29, 1925, in Cape Girardeau, son of Thomas and Lillie Barks. He and Lillian Iola Barks were married for 59 years.
Barks served in the Navy in World War II. He was a retired electrician and a 50 year member of the IBEW Local 701.
Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Dianna Johnson of Cordova, Tenn.; two sons, Michael Barks of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Dwayne Barks of Braidwood, Ill.; a sister; and six grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Friends may call Friday from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Anderson Memorial Chapel in Romeoville.
The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in the chapel. Internment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery in Romeoville.
Printed in the Wednesday, July 12, 2006 edition of the Southeast Missourian, Cape
Girardeau, MO.
Obituary submitted by Mary Alice Statler Blaylock.
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The following is Everett's obituary that was printed in July 12, 2006 edition of The Herald News, Chicago, IL:
Everett E. Barks
Reunited with out Heavenly Father on July 11, 2006. He was 81 years old. Born on June 29, 1925 in Cape Girardeau, MO. He served in the Navy as a Water Tender 3rd Class in World War II. He was a retired Electrician and 50 year member of the I.B.E.W. Local 701.
Survived by his loving and devoted wife of 59 years Lillian Iola (Nee Seabaugh) Barks. Three children, Dianna (John) Johnson of Cordova, TN, Michael (Tammy) Barks of Scottsdale, AZ, and Dwayne (Debbie) Barks of Braidwood, IL. His sister Goldie (the late Thurman) Statler of House Springs, MO. Six grandchildren, John Johnson of TN, Bradley and Tyler Barks of AZ, Stephen and Rachel Barks of Braidwood, and Aileen Werner of Rockdale.
Preceded in death by his parents Thomas and Lillie (nee Bollinger) Barks of Friedheim, MO.
Everett loved bowling and tinkering with antique trucks and cars. He had a great love for family and friends. A kind loving and devoted husband, father, brother, and friend.
Visitation Friday 3-8 pm at the Anderson Memorial Chapel. 606 Townhall Dr. in Romeoville. Funeral Saturday July 15, 2006 10:00 am at the funeral home chapel. Interment to follow Resurrection Cemetery in Romeoville.
Anderson Memorial Chapel
606 Townhall Dr.
Romeoville, IL 815-886-2323
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