Barbara J. Rocha's Obituary
Mrs. Barbara J. Huntoon Anderegg Collison Rocha, 84, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2015 in Muskegon. Born December 29, 1930 to Roy and Ann (Fechner) Huntoon, she was a graduate of North Muskegon High School, and was a life resident of the Muskegon area. Barb had been a Dental Assistant for Dr. Kenneth VanHemert, DDS for many years, and was a member of Bethany Christian Reformed Church and the American Legion Auxilliary. Her SURVIVORS include her children, Bruce (Mary) Anderegg and Brenda Howe; grandchildren: Nathan and Sean Howe, Elyssa (Josh) Connell, and Brian Anderegg; a great-granddaughter, Riley Connell, and soon-to-be great-grandson William Connell; and two sisters: Bonnie Sleaford, and Delores (Albert) Meerzo. She was preceded in death by her parents, and a brother, Michael Huntoon. Barb enjoyed pulling a fifth-wheel trailer to Texas every winter for many years. She was an accomplished keyboard player and enjoyed music and loved to dance. A CELEBRATION OF BARB’S LIFE will be held 11:00 A.M. Saturday, May 23, 2015 at Bethany Christian Reformed Church, 1105 Terrace St., with Rev. David Sieplinga officiating. VISITATION will be at the church an hour prior to the service, 10-11 A.M. MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS to the American Heart Association would be appreciated. The Sytsema Chapel of Sytsema Funeral Homes, 737 Apple Ave., Muskegon 49442, phone 231-726-5210 is assisting the family.
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