John Edward Barnhart

John Edward Barnhart, 80, of East Peoria, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023 at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria. He was born on June 15, 1942 in Peoria, a son of William Leon Barnhart and Jennie (Copra) Barnhart. John married his high school sweetheart, Mary Grace Hall on June 4, 1961 in East Peoria. She preceded him in death on July 16, 2019 in East Peoria.

He was also preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Lori Fay Martin; brother, William "Bill" Barnhart; sister, Dolores "Dee" Grachek; and one grandson, Ian Heidenreich.

John is survived by his two daughters, Lisa Renee Heidenreich of East Peoria and Lynn Marie (Marty) Green of Pekin; six grandchildren, Megan and Lauren Heidenreich, Patrick (Brittany) Green, Brittney (Ryan) Moore and Willie (Juliana) Green; and three great-grandchildren, Owen Thorelius, Rory Moore and Vincent Green.

John was the owner and operator of the former John Bee Supermarket in Peoria Heights for 30 years, retiring in 2002.

He loved to golf and once a year would go on a golf trip with his buddies. John also loved bowling and was on a bowling league at the former Pleasure Island Bowling Alley in Peoria.

Cremation has been entrusted to the Remmert Funeral Home in East Peoria.

Online condolences may be shared with John's family at www.remmertfuneralhome.com.