Barbara Ann Kilcher

Barbara Ann Kilcher passed away peacefully on December 16, 2022 in Chandler, AZ at the age of 84. Barbara was born in Grosse Pointe Farms, MI on December 11, 1938 to the late Peter Adam Kilcher and Juanita Madeline Ann Elizabeth Sackett Kilcher.

Barbara was the eldest of 7 children. She is survived by her sisters, Joan Walmsley of Clinton Township, MI, Susan Reiter (the late, Richard Jr and Edward) of Dawsonville, GA and Mary Jo Grabowski (Mark) of Cumming, GA; her brothers, James Kilcher of Roseville, MI and John Kilcher (Deborah) of Clinton Township, MI; 29 nieces and nephews; 42 great-nieces and nephews; and 16 great-great-nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Richard Kilcher (survived by Judi) of Clinton Township, MI; and her lifelong friend, Lois Kopitzke.

Barbara graduated from Guardian Angels in 1953 and then from Dominican High School in 1957. She established her career working for Michigan Bell (now AT&T), rising to management in her later years. Towards the end of her life, she lived with her niece and eldest godchild, Theresa “Terri” Kimble and her husband, George in Chandler, AZ. Barbara was a member of the Telecom Pioneers and a volunteer at the Chandler Chamber of Commerce and Ostrich Festival. She held steadfast to her catholic faith and was a devout parishioner of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church.

Barbara enjoyed music, quilting, a good book, and playing board games. She loved to travel and go camping as well. Affectionately known to so many as “Aunt Barb,” her friendliness, love for dogs, and her effortless ability to talk to anyone was paramount—she was truly everyone’s Aunt!