John Tracy Barnett

HAYWARD- John T. Barnett passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2011 in Duluth, Minn. after a brief illness. He was born at Madison General Hospital on Feb. 16, 1942, to John and Dorothy Barnett. John attended Madison East High School before serving in the U.S. Army from 1962 to 1965. John married Sharon Mathison on Dec. 31, 1963. He was a long-time employee at Oscar Meyer and Walgreens Distribution Center. John moved to Hayward in retirement and enjoyed the north woods, especially fishing. He is survived by his children, Susan Barnett (Sonja Reschke) and Erik Chamberlain (Becky Cardarella); grandchildren, Nic Chamberlain, Fernando Barnett Reschke and Alexa Rundle; sister, Kathy Barnett Chaney (Richard Chaney); uncle and aunt, Melvin and Marcy Pahl; and several cousins. John also leaves behind many wonderful friends in Hayward. He was preceded in death by his parents; and several aunts and uncles. Memorial services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 23, 2011. Inurnment will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 5 p.m. until the time of service, on Thursday. A special thank you to the staff at Duluth St. Marys Hospital and Hayward Hospital for the care they gave John. Cemetery: Inurnment will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation: Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 5 p.m. until the time of service, on Thursday. Service: Memorial services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 23, 2011.