Barbara
Barbara J. Pratt
Barbara passed away Sunday, January 22, 2017 at her home in Plainwell.
She was born February 5, 1935 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Russell and Vivian (Revoir) VanAntwerp. For many years Barb had worked at Parker Hannifin until her retirement. In her spare time she enjoyed knitting, crocheting and going on senior casino trips. On August 18, 1997 in Plainwell she married Bernie Pratt who survives.
Also surviving are her children, Crystal (Jim) Veldt of FL, Arthur Roebuck of Plainwell and Steve (Robin) Folk of Otsego; step-children, Shirley (Bill) Sutton, Kenton Pratt, Julie Yarbrough and Peggy Ratulowski; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren along with her sisters, Carol (Harold) Dunlap of Allegan and Erna (Lonnie) Vincin of Kalamazoo.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Richard, Robert and Russell; sons, Douglas, Austin and Marty and step-son, Kennith Pratt.
Friends may visit with Barb’s family from 2:00-4:00 P.M., Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego.
Cremation will follow.
Burial of ashes will take place at Hillside Cemetery, Plainwell.
Contributions in memory of Barb may be made to
Reverence Home Health and Hospice
.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
.
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Penny Kniseley
January 22, 2017 at 9:11 pm
Thanks for the memory’s Aunt Barb may you rest in peace, much love to the family
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Rebecca & Wayne Hayes
January 23, 2017 at 12:52 pm
To the family!! I am so very sorry for your loss!! May Barb Rest in Peace, and May God comfort your family through this difficult time!! It was my pleasure to have known you and all of your children, and Grandchildren, and your Great Grandchildren!! God Bless you, and your family!! Sending my love and prayers!!
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Lori. Green
January 23, 2017 at 12:54 pm
Also proceeded by Artur Roebuck Sr.. .biological grandmother of Lori Roebuck- Green and grandchildren. .(Stormy, Kayla and Emma Green) God be with us all!
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SHIRLEY SUTTON
January 23, 2017 at 2:43 pm
I want to thank my step-mom for allowing me to be a part of her life
for the last 19 years, and the prayers to the rest of the family for her
loss. She will be missed
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Tammy Hughes
January 23, 2017 at 7:00 pm
I thought I saw her face today
In the sparkle of the morning sun.
And then I heard the angel say,
“Her work on earth is done.”
I thought I heard her voice today
Then laugh her hearty laugh.
And then I heard the angel say,
“There’s peace little one at last.”
I thought I felt her touch today
In the breeze that rustled by.
And then I heard the angel say,
“The spirit never dies.”
I thought that she had left me
For the stars so far above.
And then I heard the angel say,
“She left you with her love.”
I thought that I would miss her
And never find my way.
And then I heard the angel say,
“She’s with you every day.”
R.I.P. Aunt Barb thoughts and prayers to the whole family !
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VanDenBerg Families
January 28, 2017 at 6:44 pm
Chris, So sorry for your loss. Sending (((HUGS))) and Prayers…
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Bonnie Mott Ketchum
February 3, 2017 at 10:30 am
I’m so sorry to hear of Barb’s passing; she was such an unique woman the world is a duller place. She suffered so many losses and held her dignity through them all. You are in my thoughts.
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She was born February 5, 1935 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Russell and Vivian (Revoir) VanAntwerp. For many years Barb had worked at Parker Hannifin until her retirement. In her spare time she enjoyed knitting, crocheting and going on senior casino trips. On August 18, 1997 in Plainwell she married Bernie Pratt who survives.
Also surviving are her children, Crystal (Jim) Veldt of FL, Arthur Roebuck of Plainwell and Steve (Robin) Folk of Otsego; step-children, Shirley (Bill) Sutton, Kenton Pratt, Julie Yarbrough and Peggy Ratulowski; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren along with her sisters, Carol (Harold) Dunlap of Allegan and Erna (Lonnie) Vincin of Kalamazoo.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Richard, Robert and Russell; sons, Douglas, Austin and Marty and step-son, Kennith Pratt.
Friends may visit with Barb’s family from 2:00-4:00 P.M., Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego.
Cremation will follow.
Burial of ashes will take place at Hillside Cemetery, Plainwell.
Contributions in memory of Barb may be made to
Reverence Home Health and Hospice
.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
.
Offer Condolence for the family of Barbara J. Pratt
Condolence Messages
Penny Kniseley
January 22, 2017 at 9:11 pm
Thanks for the memory’s Aunt Barb may you rest in peace, much love to the family
Reply
Rebecca & Wayne Hayes
January 23, 2017 at 12:52 pm
To the family!! I am so very sorry for your loss!! May Barb Rest in Peace, and May God comfort your family through this difficult time!! It was my pleasure to have known you and all of your children, and Grandchildren, and your Great Grandchildren!! God Bless you, and your family!! Sending my love and prayers!!
Reply
Lori. Green
January 23, 2017 at 12:54 pm
Also proceeded by Artur Roebuck Sr.. .biological grandmother of Lori Roebuck- Green and grandchildren. .(Stormy, Kayla and Emma Green) God be with us all!
Reply
SHIRLEY SUTTON
January 23, 2017 at 2:43 pm
I want to thank my step-mom for allowing me to be a part of her life
for the last 19 years, and the prayers to the rest of the family for her
loss. She will be missed
Reply
Tammy Hughes
January 23, 2017 at 7:00 pm
I thought I saw her face today
In the sparkle of the morning sun.
And then I heard the angel say,
“Her work on earth is done.”
I thought I heard her voice today
Then laugh her hearty laugh.
And then I heard the angel say,
“There’s peace little one at last.”
I thought I felt her touch today
In the breeze that rustled by.
And then I heard the angel say,
“The spirit never dies.”
I thought that she had left me
For the stars so far above.
And then I heard the angel say,
“She left you with her love.”
I thought that I would miss her
And never find my way.
And then I heard the angel say,
“She’s with you every day.”
R.I.P. Aunt Barb thoughts and prayers to the whole family !
Reply
VanDenBerg Families
January 28, 2017 at 6:44 pm
Chris, So sorry for your loss. Sending (((HUGS))) and Prayers…
Reply
Bonnie Mott Ketchum
February 3, 2017 at 10:30 am
I’m so sorry to hear of Barb’s passing; she was such an unique woman the world is a duller place. She suffered so many losses and held her dignity through them all. You are in my thoughts.
Reply
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