LIMINGA — Joyce E. Barna, 82, a resident of Liminga, passed away on Monday, Aug. 4, 2025, at her home following a lengthy illness.

She was born on July 29, 1943, in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, a daughter of Zerelda (Fennern) and the late Ernest Fennern. Joyce was raised on the family farm outside of Wabasso, Minnesota, and was a graduate of the Wabasso High School. She then moved to the Minneapolis area to work.

On Aug. 31, 1963, she was united in marriage to Kerry T. Barna. The couple had resided in Houghton, Dollar Bay, Escanaba, and Ishpeming. During this time, Joyce had returned to school for bookkeeping and had helped various businesses over the years with their bookkeeping needs.

Since 1994, the couple had made their home in Liminga. In October of 1997, Kerry preceded Joyce in death.

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