Alberta H. Barkowski, 94 of Bronson passed away
Monday, June 10, 2019 while surrounded by her loving sons.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, June
13, 2019 at 12:00 PM at St. Mary of Assumption Church in Bronson with Rev. Fr.
Paul Redmond officiating. Interment will
follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 12, 2019 from 4-8:00 PM, with
the rosary to begin at 7:00 PM, at Dutcher Funeral Home in Bronson.
Alberta was born June 30, 1924 to George and Helen
(Kubasiak) Kibiloski in Matteson Township. On June 20, 1947, she married the
love of her life, Stanley Barkowski at St. Mary’s. He preceded her in death on
September 5, 2010.
Alberta was a woman of strong faith and a lifelong
member of St. Mary’s, where she also was a member of the Rosary Society and
Christian Services. She was also a member of the Knights of Columbus Ladies
Auxiliary. Alberta volunteered at St. Mary School with lunches and also helped
cooking for hundreds of weddings and funerals over the years for members of the
church. She enjoyed cooking and baking for family gatherings and holidays.
Her
true joy in life was spending time with her family, especially her
grandchildren. Alberta will be remembered for her willingness to give her time
without being asked. She will be missed by many.
Mrs. Barkowski is survived by her sons Michael D.
Barkowski of Bronson, Patrick (Sandra) Barkowski of Coldwater, and Dennis
(Jacqueline) Barkowski of Bronson; her sister Rose Marie Skandis of Bronson;
her grandchildren Aimee Alger, Justin Barkowski, Cody (Ellen) Barkowski,
Michael A. Barkowski, and Kacey Barkowski; and her great grandson Kaisyn
Barkowski.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 63 years,
Stanley Barkowski; her brothers Walter and Joseph Kibiloski; her sisters
Victoria Trocke, Josephine Muir, Florence Neverske, Mary Linkhart, Francis
Hyduk, Eleanor Chappa, and Bernice Kibiloski.
Memorials may be directed to St. Mary’s School or St.
Mary’s Christian Services.
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