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Barbara Vargo Obituary

Barbara Jean Vargo, age 72, of Norton Shores, went to be forever with her Lord and Savior on August 13, 2025. She was born March 2, 1953, in Muskegon to Jay and Mildred (Hascher) Jirschele. Barbara was faithful in prayer and reading her devotions daily, and would encourage others to do the same. Barbara was preceded in death by her husband of 25 years, Andrew, and her parents, Jay and Mildred Jirschele. She is survived by several cousins and close friends. Funeral Services for Barbara will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, August 21, 2025, at The Lee Chapel of Sytsema Funeral and Cremation Services, 6291 S. Harvey St., Norton Shores, MI 49444 (231) 798-1100, with Pastor Bob Davies and Pastor Keith Sandison officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will take place in Norton Cemetery on Airport Rd. MEMORIALS to Calvary Church / Muskegon will be appreciated. Share memories with the family at their online Guest Book at www.sytsemafh.com


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Published by Muskegon Chronicle from Aug. 15 to Aug. 17, 2025.

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Mary Lou Kramer

August 23, 2025

Our Silver Chicks group will sadly miss Barb. I'll never see another car with a dog, drive through the drive up window at Chick -fil-a and not think of Barb. She loved dogs so much. RIP my sister in Christ.

Blossom

August 21, 2025

Barb was a pleasant lady whom often would shop where I work, she was always so kind, she will be missed! My condolences to the family .

Doug Langan

August 18, 2025

Our deepest sympathies and condolences to the family. May she Rest in Peace with her family. Doug-Lil Langan

Toni Hamilton

August 17, 2025

Barb was a very nice lady. She was my neighbor for many years. May her memory be eternal.

Mark Stewart

August 17, 2025

Barb was a neighbor of mine. I did some yardwork for her this summer and got to meet her several times. A very sweet person. And, a Big Red! We were two years apart at Muskegon High School.
I am saddened that she has left us too soon, but truly overjoyed that she is where she wants to now be.

Mark Stewart

Jerry & Lee Dickinson

August 16, 2025

We are so sorry to hear of Barb's passing away. She & Andy were always present at our annual cook-outs on White Lake. We remember her for her pleasant smile and quiet demeanor.

Jerry & Lee Dickinson

Dale Balavitch

August 15, 2025

I´m sorry to hear this, but I know you´re rejoicing. Barb was very quiet in our Bible study. I´m glad I got to know her.

Beth Stiver

August 15, 2025

Barb was a friendly, loving friend to all who knew her. Her greatest joy was knowing she would spend eternity with her beloved husband Andy. She will be sorely missed.

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