Dolores Barke's Obituary
Mt. Pleasant- Mrs. Dolores (nee: Peterson) Barke, 79, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare- All Saints on Saturday July 11, 2009.
Dolores was born on January 16, 1930 to the late Jay and Isabelle (nee: Smith) Peterson and lived her entire life in Racine. On January 14, 1950 she was united in marriage to John E. Barke. He preceded her in death on October 17, 2000.
Mrs. Barke was a very devoted mother and grandmother. She was a member of Atonement Lutheran Church and was a lifelong volunteer who served in various local organizations.
Dolores is survived by her six children, Peter (Sandra) Barke of Lake Mills, IA, Bill (Terri) Barke of Torrance, CA, Tom (Cheri) Barke of Neenah, Dan Barke of Racine, Nancy (Bruce) Harwood of Lyons, and Sally (Marty) Klatkiewicz of Keller, TX; 10 grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Claire Peterson of Hartford, and one brother-in-law Walter Barke of Racine. She is further survived by many other relatives and friends. Dolores was preceded in death by her brother Robert Peterson and sister June Peterson.
Funeral services for Mrs. Barke will be held at Atonement Lutheran Church 2915 Wright Ave, on Thursday July 16, 2009 at 11:00am. with Rev. Dr. Warren Williams officiating. Internment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park. Relatives and friends may meet with the family at the Wilson Funeral Home 1212 Lathrop Ave, on Wednesday July 15, 2009 from 6:00-8:00pm. and on Thursday at the church from 10:00am. until the time of service.
Wilson Funeral Home
1212 Lathrop Ave
634-3361
www.wilsonfuneralhomeracine.com
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