Gary J. Barnes age 60 of Monticello, In. Formerly of Steger, Il. passed away on May 10,2010. Beloved husband of Beverly Barnes (Nee Allen). Loving father of Jeannette (Sam) Contreras, James R. (Ruth) Barnes, Richard T. (Tonia) Barnes & Elizabeth (Patrick) Burns.. Cherished Grandfather of eight. 2 Brothers and 2 Sisters also survive him. He was preceded in death by his parents James & Violet Barnes and by one Brother.. Visitation, Friday May 14, 2010 from 9:00 A.M. till the time of services at 12:00 noon. at Smits Funeral Homes-Steger Memorial Chapel (3045 Chicago Rd. Steger, IL.). Interment at Skyline Memorial Park in Monee, IL. Information 708-755-6100 or www.smitsfh.com