Brian E. Barth Obituary (1963

Brian E. Barth, 60, of Minonk, IL passed away at 12:27 p.m. Friday, June 9, 2023, at his home surrounded by family. As per Brian's wishes cremation rites were accorded and a Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Minonk with Franciscan Friars officiating. Interment will be at Minonk Twp. Cemetery, Minonk. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the church. Calvert-Johnson & Froelich Memorial Home, Minonk, IL is assisting the family with arrangements. A celebration of life will be 3 p.m. Sunday, July 9, 2023, at Minonk Lanes, Minonk. Brian was born May 10, 1963, in Streator, IL the son of Vernon E. and Mary Lou Gallup Barth. He married Sharon Stewart, she preceded him in death along with his parents Vernon Barth and Mary Lou Majesky, his stepdad Bob Majesky, an infant brother James and an infant sister Barbara. Surviving are his stepmom Betty Barth of Minonk, a brother Keith (Tammy) Barth of Pattonsburg, and two sisters Tammy Weiland of Minonk, and Tracy Atteberry of Bloomington; and many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. Brian was a truck driver at Spring Green for many years, then for Deke Trucking, and recently at Ruff Brother's and he enjoyed his time on the road. Brian never knew a stranger, was easy-going, and never had an enemy. He loved spending time with family and friends.