Barbara Duddles

Barbara Duddles obituary, Houghton Lake, MI

Barbara Duddles

Barbara Duddles Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Young-Holdship Funeral Home on Jan. 28, 2025.
Barbara (Marion) Duddles, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on January 25, 2025 at the age of 86.
Born in Belleville, Michigan on February 27, 1938 to Richard and Harriet Whichello, she will be remembered for her love of family, friends, children, sunflowers and chasing beautiful sunsets.
She relocated with her family to Lake City in 1973 where she graciously served her community through her work with the City of Lake City, the Chamber of Commerce, the Lake City School District and as a local business owner. She lived out her faith by teaching Sunday school and other service as a member of the Lake City United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her biological children, Rick (Beth) Marion, Jennifer Peer, and Jeff (Laura) Marion; children by marriage, Anne (Al) Lake, Bill (Mary) Duddles, Ed (Al) Duddles, and Don (Lori) Duddles She is also survived by 17 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren; siblings, Richard (Judy) Whichello, Harlan (Sharon) Whichello and Bill (Sandy) Whichello and many nieces, nephews and friends.
She is reunited in heaven with her parents; husband, Tom Duddles; infant son, William Marion; daughter, Gwen Marion; step-son George Duddles and her children's father, Richard Marion.
A memorial service will be held in Lake City in the spring.
The Young-Holdship Funeral Home in Lake City is serving the family. Words of comfort and memories may be shared on www.holdshipfuneralhomes.com.
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