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Celebration of Life Service:
2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 2, 2017 at St. Mark’s
Lutheran Church, Jefferson Wisconsin
Funeral home: Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral
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Shortly after being diagnosed with ovarian
cancer, Gwendolyn Ann (Barnes) Mulks passed away on
August 22, 2017, in Lincoln, at the age of 63. She
leaves behind her son, Quinn M. Mulks (wife) April
Mulks; her daughter, Merideth Foard-Golightly
(husband) Jeff Golightly, five Grandchildren; Damun
Wright, Christopher Griggs, Brock Foard, Kuarrie
Golightly and Aubry Golightly, two grand-puppies,
Zeus and Bella.
Gwen was born on January 31st, 1954 in Fort
Atkinson, WI, to father David L Barnes and mother
Inez Ruth (Schuld) Barnes, who preceded her in
leaving this earthly plain. She grew up in a loving
family with two sisters and two brothers. Her life’s
journey took her from hometown Jefferson, Wisconsin,
to Utah and then to Illinois. But no matter how many
miles apart, remained close to her family and roots.
When diagnosed with ovarian cancer in February of
2017, Gwen was blessed with a choice and made the
decision to live her life to the fullest. She
remained dedicated in her work with the Papa
Murphy’s family and in her will to enjoy life
regardless of her illness. She remained a strong,
positive and grateful woman, even throughout her
final few months, letting love and light guide her.
Gwen is survived by her children, as well as her
sisters, Rae Jean Dunnington (husband Jim) and Dawn
Swan (husband Jim); her brothers, Mike (wife Sue)
and Brad Barnes (wife Vicki); and numerous beloved
nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her
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Gwen was very grateful, for all the support and love
she received, her children, grandchildren, family
and friends! Gwen leaves behind, her 85 pound snugly
lap puppy, Cooper, which was sent to her and he was
always there with his unconditional love, comforting
her. Gwen loved ALL of Natures blessing and relished
in the moments of sunshine warming her, birds
singing, flowers blooming and always saw the beauty
that many of us are sometimes to preoccupied to see
and appreciate.
Her Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 PM,
Saturday, September 2, 2017 at St. Mark’s Lutheran
Church, Jefferson Wisconsin (324 S. Sanborn Ave)
with food and fellowship immediately following: all
are welcome.
The family would especially like to thank her
hospice nurse T.J., Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral
Home, April Mulks, Jeff Golightly, all friends,
family and loved ones for their support and prayers.
In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to
Lincoln Logan Food Pantry (125 N. Logan St., P.O.
Box 773, Lincoln, IL 62656, Ph: 217-732-6644).
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