Barbara Jean Cascarelli

Barbara Jean Cascarelli, age 80, passed away on October 17, 2026, surrounded by her loving family in Fleming Island, Florida. Born on May 24, 1946, in Albion, Michigan, Barbara was the daughter of Frank and Helen (Berkheimer) Cascarelli, who preceded her in death, along with her brother, Robert Cascarelli.

Barbara’s life was defined by her deep love for her family. Her siblings, children, and grandchildren meant the world to her, and nothing made her happier than spending time with them. She had a big heart, loved to laugh, and had a great sense of humor. She loved each of her grandchildren dearly and took so much joy in watching them grow. Family was everything to Barbara, and the love she had for hers was something you could always feel. Her faith was an important part of who she was and gave her strength through health challenges. Her love for God was a meaningful part of who she was, offering her comfort, strength, and hope throughout her life.

Barbara loved the little things in life that made her happy. She enjoyed cooking and baking (she made an amazing apple pie & angel food cake), reading a good book, watching movies; especially Westerns, and the Twilight series. She loved being in the sun and getting a good tan. She had a quietly creative side to her, such as writing poetry, getting tattoos, and listening to music. She enjoyed following football, basketball, and boxing. Valentine’s Day was her favorite holiday. Barbara loved the smell of lily of the valley and, most of all, her favorite flower was poppies.

Barbara is survived by her three children: daughters Lisa Cascarelli and Shannon Dawson, and son Mike Spiekermann; her eight beloved grandchildren: Alexa Levandowski, Isabella (J.T.) Pacilio, Summer Dawson, Maya Dawson, Sophia Dawson, Savannah Dawson, Lillian Spiekermann, and Sebastian Spiekermann; and her siblings, Helen Marie Welburn and Christine Cascarelli. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

A service celebrating Barbara’s life will be held on Friday, November 6, 2026, at 12:00 noon at J. Kevin Tidd Funeral Home, 811 Finley Drive, Albion, Michigan. She will be laid to rest in the mausoleum at Albion Memory Gardens.

She will forever be loved, forever be missed, and forever remain a pillar to the ever-growing family she created. She will live on in the stories and memories shared, the traditions carried forward, and the generations of family who will always be connected by her.