From the Hastings Banner, Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, February 8, 2001, Obituary: John R. Barnum. Lake Odessa - John R. Barnum, age 71, of Lake Odessa, passed away Sunday evening, February 4, 2001 in Port Ritchie, Florida. He was born in Woodland, Michigan to John Leon and Nellie (Curtis) Barnum. John is survived by Dorothy Jean Barnum, his wife of 53 years; his children, Thomas Barnum of Three Rivers, Karon Bolton of Jackson, Daryl Barnum of Hastings; and six grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, February 13, 2001 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lakewood Community Ambulance.