Barbara J. Johnson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Benton Harbor – Barbara Johnson, 79, of Benton Harbor, passed away early Sunday, March 10, 2013 at her home. Funeral services celebrating her life will be held at 1:00 P.M., on Thursday, March 14 at the Dey-Florin Funeral Home, 2506 Niles Ave., in St. Joseph, with Pastor Brian Rumer officiating. Burial will follow at North Shore Memory Gardens in Hagar Shores. Visitation will be held from 5:00 until 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of South West Michigan. Messages of condolence may be sent to www.florin.net. Barbara was born April 4, 1933 in Wabash, Indiana to Charles and Alberta Sirk. She was a strong, independent lady who helped people and loved animals. Barbara was an excellent seamstress, enjoyed doing arts and crafts, loved working in her yard, and was proud of the fact that she earned her GED at age 57. Barbara attended many activities at the St. Joseph Senior Center. She was known by “Mom” to many. Most of all, Barbara cherished time spent with her family and friends. Barbara is survived by her children, David (Diane) Johnson of High Springs, Florida, Lois (Randy) Summerhill of Kalamazoo and extended family, Mike (Carla) Thornhill of Niles, Michigan; grandchildren, Jeremiah, Kimberly, John, Desiree, Joshua, Tonya, Doug, Christopher and Tyler; twelve great-grandchildren; brother, Lester (Grace) Sirk of Mattawan; sister, Leslie Ellen Arnold of Marion, Indiana; and by numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her brothers, Terry Leon Sirk and David Lee Solpher; and by her sister, Shirley Elln Goudy.

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Barbara J. Johnson

April 4, 1933 - March 10, 2013