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Barbara Elizabeth (Florke) Kluczynski (88), passed away peacefully on Friday, October 10, 2025 at her home in Charlevoix, Michigan.
Barbara was born in Detroit, Michigan on July 5, 1937 to John and Clara (Dysarczyk) Florke. Barbara is preceded in death by her parents and her sister Angeline Neumann. Barbara is survived by her son Brad (Lora) Kluczynski of Interlochen, Michigan, and daughter Jodi (Mark) Deephouse of Beulah, Michigan. Also surviving Barbara are grandchildren, James Jasperse of Traverse City, Michigan, David Cramier of Interlochen, Michigan, and Mandi Wilson of Brooklyn, Michigan.
Many will remember Barbara as the owner of Barb’s Hallmark Harbor in the Captain’s Corner shopping center in Charlevoix from 1978 until 2010, and was a longtime member of Zonta. Barbara was a wonderful mother and grandmother, and throughout her years she enjoyed spending time with family and friends, reading, knitting, traveling, and was a faithful member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Charlevoix.
A Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Charlevoix with Father Peter Wigton presiding.
Arrangements are in the care of the Charlevoix Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Please sign her online guestbook www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
209 State St, Charlevoix, MI 49720
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.


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