Barbara Ann Iwaniw's Obituary
Barbara Ann Iwaniw age 82 of Bailey, MI died, Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at Mercy General Health Partners-Mercy Campus surrounded by her loving family.
Barbara was born on November 19, 1932 in Muskegon, Michigan to the late Gerald and Veneta (Comes) Wickerink. She married Nick Iwaniw on April 25, 1953 in Muskegon, MI. He preceded her in death on December 15, 2006.
Barbara is survived by 5 Sons: Michael G. (Joan) Iwaniw of Ravenna, Nikola G. (Christine) Iwaniw of Union, Missouri, Gregory M. (Amy) Iwaniw of Bailey, Josef P. (Suz Anne) Iwaniw of Ravenna and Steven V. (Jennifer) Iwaniw of Grand Rapids, 13 Grandchildren and 7 Great Grandchildren. Sister: Arlene Smith and Sister In-Law: Mary Usmial both of Muskegon. Several nieces and nephews.
Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, husband Nick, sister: Betty Jean Wickerink and Daughter in-law: Nancy Iwaniw.
Mass from the Order of Christian Funerals will be prayed on Saturday, October 24, 2015 at 1:00pm at St. Francis Xavier Church in Conklin with Father Fred Brucker celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Francis Catholic Church.
The family will be at the church from 12:00pm until the time of service to greet friends.
Memorials may be directed to: St. Francis Catholic Church.
Go to: www.throopfhravenna.com or Facebook @ Throop Funeral Home of Ravenna to sign the online guestbook.
The Throop Funeral Home of Ravenna is in charge of funeral arrangements. 231-853-6511
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