Joanna Barnes's obituary , Passed away on January 6, 2026 in Whitefish, Montana

Joanna Barnes

April 4, 1932 - January 6, 2026 (93 years old)

Whitefish, Montana

Joanna Barnes's obituary , Passed away on January 6, 2026 in Whitefish, Montana

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Austin Funeral Home

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Joanna Barnes

April 4, 1932 - January 6, 2026 (93 years old)

Whitefish, Montana

Joanna Barnes Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Joanna Barnes of Whitefish, Montana, who passed away at the age of 93, on January 6, 2026. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joanna Barnes to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Vonda Howke and Otto Howke; her siblings, Dale, Leonard Howke, Sally Allen and Peggy Guile; her son Micki; her granddaughter Erica; her daughter Connie Cady; and her son-in-law Patrick Cady.

She is survived by: her daughters, Dianna Widhalm (Robert) of Valier, Lana Bissell (Tim) of Whitefish and Linda Paul (Robert) of Billings. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, and numerous great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Viewing will be held on Sunday, January 18th 2026 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. A funeral service will be held on Monday, January 19th 2026 at 11:00 AM.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Austin Funeral Home



Sun

Jan 18

Viewing

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Mon

Jan 19

Funeral service

11:00 AM

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