Barbara T. Kowalski
Barbara T. Kowalski
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Age 83, passed on December 17, 2025.
Barbara was the loving wife to Don for 64 years. Beloved mom to Toni (Mike) Ostrowski, Donald (Louiselle), and Christine (Steve) Ploucha. Dear grandma to Samantha, Jillian, Serena, Juliana, Olivia, and Amanda; great grandma to Alina and Briella.
Visitation on Friday from 3-8pm with a scripture service at 6pm. Instate at St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church on Saturday at 9:30am. Funeral Mass to follow at 10am.
Memorial Contributions to ALS of Michigan are greatly appreciated.
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Jane E. Vsetula
January 1, 2026
I´m sending my sincere sympathy to the Kowalski family.
I enjoyed the time at St. Margaret´s sitting with Barbara at 10:30 mass every Sunday.
Rest in pease, Margaret.
Jane E. Vsetula
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Mary Ann Wyllie
January 1, 2026
Dear Don, I just heard about Barb's passing. I am so sorry. She was such a giving person and I will always remember how much she loved Joann and brought her communion every week. Barb will be greatly missed. My prayers are with you as you grieve her loss. Sr. Mary Ann Wyllie
Susann Bendert
December 18, 2025
So sorry for your loss. Barbara was a sweet lady and so proud of her family and especially her grandchildren. I´ll miss seeing her walking the neighborhood when she was able. You never know where you´d see her walking! Also help me out trimming my tree that I used to have. God bless you all and Don you have my deepest condolences. 64 years of marriage! Wow!
Your cross the street neighbor, Sue.
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