Barbara Jean Kaminski, age 90 of Wayland, Michigan, passed away on April 22, 2026. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was passionate about her needlework and would knit or crochet anything for anyone who asked. Also, she was proud of still mowing her own lawn. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil; infant son, Robert; daughter and son-in-law Judi and Roger Calkins; daughter-in-law, Julie (Bedford) Kaminski; parents Leigh and Ellen Bileth; and siblings Pati Czinder and William Bileth.
She is survived by her sons Gerald Kaminski, Thomas Kaminski, and James (Sonja) Kaminski; grandchildren Robert and Stephanie Calkins, Matt and Laura Kaminski, Denny and Amy Snip, Ryan and Katie Ferris; great-grandchildren Julie, Noah, Alec, Tyler, Cason, and Aubrey; siblings Bonnie (Jim) Grooters, Jack (Karen) Bileth, and Vicki (Dave) Hickmott; special friends Therese, Pat, and Julie; and many others.
Per her request, a private graveside service will be held for immediate family at a later date. The family welcomes memories and messages at www.cookcaresgrandville.com in their online guestbook.
