From The Lima News, May 14, 2004: June F. Barnum, 89, Lima, died at May 13, 2004, at St. Rita's Medical Center. She was born May 24, 1914, in Waynesfield to Harry E. and Lida M. Baker Bush, who preceded her in death. She married Robert P. Barnum, who died Jan. 31, 1978. Mrs. Barnum was a homemaker.
Survivors include two sons, William Dean Barnum of Des Moines, Iowa, and Larry L. Barnum of Lima; and a brother, Brooks E. (Beth) Bush of Lima. She was preceded in death by a brother, Mack E. Bush. Private graveside services will be held in Memorial Park Cemetery.