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Vance L. Barnes
9/22/1959 - 9/22/2026
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Obituary For Vance L. Barnes
Vance “Van” Lloyd Barnes, 67, of Fort Thomas, KY passed away on September 22, 2026. He was born September 22, 1959 to the late Mary Lois Barnes (nee Kane) in Kankakee, IL.
He was preceded in death by his mother Mary Barnes; his surrogate father Lee Reiber; brothers Stanley Barnes, Michael Barnes, and Keith Barnes; and sister Jackie Barnes.
Van is survived by his daughters Nicole Miller (Shane) and Bobbie Barnes-Steltenkamp (Bob); stepdaughter Kelly DeBruler; brothers Wayne Barnes (Elizabeth), Rusty Barnes (Debbie), Kurt Barnes (Denise), Danny Barnes (Jeanette), and Frosty Barnes (Kelly); sisters Lynn Ferguson (Tom), Lori Bestfelt, and Candace Sparks (Donny); and his grandchildren Aiden, Mackenzie, Skylar, Caleb, Noah, and Nevaeh.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Bellevue Vets Hall on Friday, October 16, 2026 at 6pm.
Condolences and memories may be given at www.dmefuneral.com. Dobbling, Muehlenkamp-Erschell Funeral Homes serving the family.
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