BERNARD “BARNEY” WILLIAM BARKHAU JR., 81, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at 2:48 am, Friday, October 16, 2026, at his residence.
He was born to the late Bernard W. and Rose Mary (nee Novotmy) Barkhau, Sr., on January 15, 1945, in St. Louis, Missouri.
Barney had been a lifelong farmer and a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Waterloo (Tipton), Illinois.
Survivors:
Special Friend:
Patricia Berning and her family
Several Cousins and Friends
Preceded in death by: Parents, Aunts, and Uncles
Memorial Mass:
2:00 pm, Friday, October 23, 2026
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Waterloo (Tipton), Illinois
Officiating:
Fr. John Kizhakedam
Inurnment:
St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery
Waterloo (Tipton), Illinois
Visitation:
Friday – 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Waterloo (Tipton), Illinois
Memorials:
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church or Masses