She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Clifford; their children Mark (Theresa), Bruce (Theresa), Brian (Kim), Greg (Kelly), Sarah (Jim) Murphy; five grandchildren Jennifer (Matt), Matthew (Brittany), Thomas (Johanna), Philip (Jessie), Cody (Jenni); four great-grandchildren Zoey, Kennedi, Oliver, and Hunter; sisters-in-law Arline, Linda, and Michelle.
Barb was a member of St. Mary’s Visitation Parish for 59 years.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Friday, September 12, 2025 at St. Mary’s Visitation Church 2459 146th Ave., Byron Center, with Fr. Christopher Derda celebrant. The family will receive relatives and friends from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, September 11, 2025 at Kubiak-Cook Funeral Home, 4330 18th St., Dorr, with a Rosary at 7:30 p.m. The family welcomes memories and messages at www.kubiakcookdorr.com in their online guestbook.