Peggy Joy Barkes's obituary , Passed away on February 18, 2026 in Dowagiac, Michigan

Peggy Joy Barkes

August 7, 1936 - February 18, 2026 (89 years old)

Dowagiac, Michigan

Peggy Joy Barkes's obituary , Passed away on February 18, 2026 in Dowagiac, Michigan

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Starks Family Funeral Homes & Cremation Services

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Peggy Joy Barkes

August 7, 1936 - February 18, 2026 (89 years old)

Dowagiac, Michigan

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Peggy Joy Barkes Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on February 18, 2026 we had to say goodbye to Peggy Joy Barkes of Dowagiac, Michigan. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Annie B. Dykes and David Dykes; her brother John Dykes; her husband Leonard Barkes; her sons, Bruce Turnbow and Ben Turnbow; and her granddaughters, Leslie Turnbow and Ashley Turnbow.

She is survived by: her children, Phylis Koppman (Larry), James Turnbow (Rena), Tom Turnbow (Marci), Jeff Turnbow (Michelle) and Yvonne Jones (David); her daughter-in-law Lori Turnbow (Johns); and her sisters, Barb Wells (Tom) and Alice Muzzal (Rickey). She is also survived by 16 grandchildren; a great number of great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Peggy's memory.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Starks Family Funeral Homes & Cremation Services



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Feb 26

Visitation

Clark Chapel
405 Center St, Dowagiac, MI 49047

Fri

Feb 27

Celebration of life

Clark Chapel
405 Center St, Dowagiac, MI 49047

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