Lois E. Barnes (nee Johnson) – passed away at the Inn at Willow Falls, Thursday, December 21, 2017. Age 97 years. Survived by her two sons Terry (Connie) Barnes of Buckeye, AZ. And James (Diane) Barnes of Joliet. Six grandchildren Tara (John) Lacey, Matthew (Carrie) Barnes, Jennifer Barnes, Tedd (Danielle) Barnes, Trisha (Jason) Gualandi and Casey Barnes. Six great-grandchildren Sophia, Harper, Grace, Jack, Max and Satimo. A sister-in-law, Jean (Lester) Johnson of Burbank, California. Also numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Warren W. Barnes, her parents Theodore and Ellen Johnson. Six brothers Warren (June), Lester, Howard (Nancy), Achtur, Richard and Elmer Johnson. Two sisters Judith Nelson and Lila (George) Druschal,. Lois was born October 24, 1920 in Joliet. Graduated from Joliet Township High School. Former secretary at Judson Baptist Church and the Y.M.C.A, loving mother and homemaker. Lois enjoyed summers with her family at their cabin in Grand Junction, MI. She was an avid seamstress, reader and enjoyed crafts. Former member of St. John Lutheran Church in Joliet and Plymouth Congregational Church in Plainfield. The family wishes to express their gratitude to the wonderful caregivers from Hospice and Willow Falls. Memorial service will be held at the Carlson-Holmquist-Sayles Funeral Home & Crematory, 2320 Black Rd., Saturday, January 13th at 11:00 A.M. Visitation will be held Saturday, January 13th from 10:00 A.M. until time of services. In lieu of flowers memorials to Joliet Area Community Hospice will be appreciated.