Leonard Dalton Barkes

Leonard Dalton Barkes Age: 67Of DowagiacLeonard's life began on September 12, 1942 in South Bend, Ind., the son of Morgan Orestes and Laura Adaline (Eddy) Barkes. He was married on June 14, 1969 to the former Peggy Dykes in Dowagiac. Leonard worked for several years at Clark Equipment Co. and then worked at Creative Foam until he retired. He enjoyed fishing and camping. Leonard was a very talented woodworker. His loving family includes his wife Peggy Barkes of Dowagiac; his children Phylis (Larry) Koppman of Summerville, S.C.; James (Rena) Turnbow of Mishawaka, Ind.; Ben Turnbow and Tom Turnbow both of Dowagiac; Bruce (Lori) Turnbow of Cassopolis; Yvonne (David Jones) Leighton of Elwood, Ind.; Jeff Turnbow of Niles; 17 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; sisters Delores Garlit of Marshville, Mo.; Wynona Joyce Lunk of Niles; brother Clifford (Mary) Barkes of Edwardsburg. Leonard passed away November 10, 2009 at his home. He was preceded in death by a brother William Jessie Barkes. His family will receive friends on Sunday from 2-6 pm at Yazel-Clark Chapel (McLauchlin-Clark) where his funeral service will be held on Monday at 11 a.m. led by Pastor Scott Wiles. He will be laid to rest at St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Mishawaka, Ind. Memorial contributions in his name may be directed to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. Please sign his guestbook and leave a memory of Leonard at www.mclauchlin-clark.com.