Barbara M. Haynes

March 10, 1926 - December 16, 2017

Barbara Mae Haynes, age 91, of Downsville, WI passed away Saturday, December 16, 2917 at The Neighbors of Dunn County where she had resided since 2005. She was born March 10, 1926 in Menomonie, WI to Grant and Rose (Smith) Stevens. She grew up on a farm near Downsville, WI as an only child and graduated from Menomonie High School. After high school graduation, she attended Stout Technical Institute for two years. Barbara married Joseph Curtis Haynes on December 24, 1947 in Menomonie, WI. Curt was in the USAF and they travelled to many interesting places during his career. They had four children before Curt retired and they settled in Downsville, WI in 1966. Curt passed away on September 14, 1976. Barbara did not remarry. Barbara is survived by her children, Steven Haynes, Margaret (Stephen) Machesky, Joseph (Barbara) Haynes and Michael (Kathy) Haynes. She is the grandmother of seven and great-grandmother of twelve. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017 at New Hope Lutheran Church in Downsville, WI with Pastor Dale Moe officiating. There will be visitation at the church one hour prior to the service on Thursday. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery in the Town of Dunn, Dunn Co. WI. Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie is serving the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Stepping Stones Food Pantry or Dunn County Humane Society in memory of Barbara. To share a memory, please visit obituaries at www.olsonfuneral.com