Kathleen Barkhuff

Kathleen J. Barkhuff age 78 of St. Johns, Michigan formerly of Grand Rapids, MI died January 17, 2008 at Ashley Care Center, Ashley, Michigan.

Memorial Services will be held at Unity of Greater Lansing Lansing, MI on Saturday, February 16, 2008 at 11:00 AM. Rev. Richard Ammons will officiate.

Kathleen was born in Flint, Michigan on January 4, 1930 the daughter of Clyde Earl and Anna Catherine ( Pascholl ) Ryther. She resided most of her life in Flint, St. Johns, Grand Rapids, and Ashley, Michigan. Kathleen was a sewing teacher, and she worked at Wal-Mart. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Kathleen was a member of Unity of Greater Lansing.

She is survived by her children; Michael Barkhuff of Oregon, Deb & Fred Korcal of Grand Rapids, MI, Jeffrey Barkhuff of Byron Center, MI, James & Denise Barkhuff of White Cloud, MI, Susan & Al Sodman of Elsie, MI, Laura & Tom Rubley of St. Johns, MI, 17 grandchildren, several great grandchildren, and brother Gordon Ryther of Arizona. She is predeceased by her parents, grandson Matthew, and siblings; Joan, Carl, Tommy, David, Theresa, & Joyce.

Memorials may be made to Lewybody Dementia Association, Atlanta, GA or to the Macular Degeneration Center Fund Casey Eye Institute Portland, OR. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Johns Chapel.

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