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Barbara Peffer Obituary
Barbara Ruth Peffer, of Trenton, passed away May 8, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Roy “Mickey” Peffer. Dear sister of James, John and the late Robert. She is survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and other loving family members. She is preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Ruth Clark.
Barbara cherished her dogs, Suzie and Bailey. She was a social butterfly, she enjoyed going out to eat with friends, bowling and tending to her garden.
Visitation will take place at The Trenton Chapel of The Martenson Family of Funeral Homes on Monday, May 12 from 2:00 pm until 8:00 pm. The funeral service will take place at the funeral home on Tuesday, May 13 at 12:30 pm. Burial will take place immediately following at Michigan Memorial Park.
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