Joyce Barna

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.

Mrs. Barna enjoyed knitting, spinning (was a member of the Copper Country Spinners), weaving, and fiber arts projects. She also loved traveling with Kerry and with her daughters, especially to Europe, and working in her gardens and Hobby farm.

Preceding her in death were her husband, Kerry T.; her son, Keith; and her father, Ernest.

Surviving are her children, Dr. Kim Barna of Calumet, Beth Barna of Calumet, and Kerry J. Barna of Calumet; her mother, Zerelda Fennern of Redwood Falls, Minnesota; her sisters and brother,

LaVonne Ptacek of Isanti, Minnesota, Roger Fennern of Redwood Falls, and Diane (Larry) Distad of Randleman, North Carolina; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; her dog, Rascal; and her cat, Reacher.

A memorial service for Joyce will be held 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025, at the Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service – Hancock Chapel with Rev. Peter Vorhes to officiate.

Friends may call on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025, from 4-6 p.m. at the Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service – Hancock Chapel.

To view Joyce’s obituary or to send condolences to the family, please visit www.memorialchapel.net.

The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service – Hancock Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.