Barbara A. Smith Obituary
The world bids farewell to Barbara A. Smith of Wakefield, Michigan, departing on December 30, 2024 at the age of 84. Barbara leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Barbara A. Smith to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Theodore Warren and Mildred Warren; her former husband Arvi Ahonen; her children, William, Matthew and Sandra; her granddaughter Christina; her sister Ardith; and her siblings-in-law, Rich Kretzschmar and Betty Warren.
She is survived by: her husband Jim of Wakefield; her children, Jeffrey Ahonen (Mariann), Mary Ahonen (Jay), Thomas Ahonen (Laura), Kirsti Libertoski (Pat), Karl "Gus" Ahonen (Jennifer), Michael Ahonen and Amy Ahonen (Chris Wasielewski); her grandchildren, Bethany (Kevin), Maria (Michael), Lisa (Wes), Kayla (Sergio), Patrick (Jesse), Tyler (Mia), Geno, Brittany, Abby (Jacob), Adam (Talia), Alex and Madalynn; her great grandchildren, Jaylyn, Hunter, Raegan, Janessa, Kyree and Barbara Ann; her siblings, Ardell Warren (Kathy), James Warren, Sharon Kretzschmar (Robert), Richard Warren (Carol) and Joseph Warren (Kris); and also, Ed Smith (Judy), Phyllis Olson and Pat Tober (Todd Sorenson). She is also survived by numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Saturday, January 4th 2025 from 9:30 AM to 10:45 AM at the Veterans of Foreign Wars (107 US-2, Wakefield, MI 49968). A funeral service was held on Saturday, January 4th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
