Mrs. Vondelle Rae Barnhill

Barnhill, Vondelle Rae, Age 83, of the Town of Yorkville, went home to her Lord and Savior with her family by her side on April 6, 2014. Vondelle was born December 31, 1930, the daughter of the late William and Eleanor (nee. Noble) Arvid. She was a graduate of Rochester Ag School. On May 20, 1950 she married Martin Lewis Barnhill Jr. who preceded her in death on October 21, 2009. She was a homemaker and a proud Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother. She cherished spending time with her loving family. Vondelle had a great interest in genealogy and spent much time researching her family and ancestors. Vondelle is survived by her loving children: Martin Lewis III of East Troy, WI, Kristie of Granby, MO, Jeff (Aida) of Lake Stevens, WA, Kirby Sr. (Joyce) of Potlatch, ID, Kim (David) Nelson of Darien, WI, Jim (Lisa) of Sultan, WA, and Nancy (McGee) Biker of New Berlin, WI. She is further survived by adored grandchildren: Arlene (Brian) Rehm, Lynn (Jordan) Houle, Kirby Jr. (Deann), Denica (Al) Kiser, Curtis, Autumn, Lane (Trisha), Caleb and Nathan, Alex (Cody) McCue and Samantha Blaeske; great-grandchildren: Kaitlyn and Jaxson Kiser, Liam McCue, Amy Barnhill and one on the way! She is also survived by her sister: Ruthann (Joe) Vassh of Burlington, WI and her brother: Lee (Joanne) Arvid of Florida; sister-in-law: Jeanette Allen of AZ, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her parents, husband: Martin Lewis Jr., brother-in-law: William “Bill” Barnhill and sister-in-law: Patsy Barnhill Visitation will be held on Friday, April 11, 2014 from 5-6:45 PM with services at 7:00 PM in the Funeral Home, 225 W. Main St. (Hwy 20),Waterford, WI 53185. Burial at English Settlement Cemetery, Burlington (intersection of Highways A and J) on Saturday, April 12 at 10:00 AM - Please meet at the cemetery. In lieu of floral expressions of sympathy her family strongly suggests and would greatly appreciate memorials be made to either: “VCY America – Christian Radio” or “The Gideons International” in memory of Vondelle. Family wishes to Thank all of the Doctors , Nurses, friends and families for their compassions and support over the past few months. Mealy Funeral Home 225 West Main Street Waterford, Wisconsin 53185 262-534-2233 www.mealyfuneralhome.com