Barbara Helen Marino

Barbara Helen Marino obituary, Westville, IN

Barbara Helen Marino

Barbara Marino Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Newhard Funeral Home - Westville on Oct. 3, 2025.

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Barbara Marino Obituary Barbara Helen Marino, 79 of Michigan City, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2023. She was born October 27, 1943 in Gary to William and Ella Rose (Lach) Malis. On May 22, 1965 she married Victor Marino who passed away December 25, 2007. Barbara is survived by her daughter Michelle Leep of Westville and her grandchildren Caitlyn, Ethan and Conner all of Westville. She is a member of St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church in New Buffalo, Michigan where she sang in the choir and was president of the Rosary Sodality there. She was also a former CCD teacher and loved the art of painting. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and her involvement with the church. A memorial mass will be at 10:00 AM C.S.T. on Monday, March 20th at St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church. Rev. Basker Lopez will officiate. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the family. Newhard Funeral Home in Westville is in charge of arrangements.
Services
Memorial Mass
Monday
March 20, 2023
10:00 AM
St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church
718 W Buffalo St.
New Buffalo, MI 49117 To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Barbara, please visit our Tree Store.

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