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Barbara Cliffel Obituary

Barbara Jean Cliffel, May 20, 2022, age 76 in Detroit. Barbara was a caring nurse, devoted mother, cherished ""fun"" grandmother, loved sister and aunt and treasured friend. Best friend and life partner of the late Wayne Hillman. Mother to Martina Sangin, Maureen Cliffel, and Michelle VanPeteghem. Grandmother to Lucabella Sangin, Jacob VanPeteghem, Helena Cliffel Barnett, and Austin VanPeteghem. Sister to Paul (Marie) Bargiel and the late Christine (Donald) Day. Aunt of 6 nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday, May 30, 1-7 pm with Scripture Service and Sharing of Memories at 5 pm at Wm. Sullivan and Son Funeral Directors, 705 W. Eleven Mile Rd., (4 blks E. of Woodward), Royal Oak, 48067. Friends and family will gather Tuesday, May 32, from 9:30 am until time of Funeral Mass at 10 am at St. Mary Catholic Church, 730 S Lafayette Ave., Royal Oak, 48067. Inurnment at Holy Cross Cemetery in Brook Park, OH.

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Published by The Oakland Press on May 28, 2022.

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Bargiel Cousins

May 29, 2022

Sorry for your loss. We will miss our cousin Barb.

With our love and sympathy,
Diane, Duane, Dolores, & Denise and Families

JG

May 28, 2022

So sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort and hope bring the family peace and love.

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Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Directors - Royal Oak

705 W. Eleven Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI 48067

May

31

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9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

St. Mary Catholic Church

730 S Lafayette Ave., Royal Oak, MI

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31

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Mary Catholic Church

730 S Lafayette Ave., Royal Oak, MI

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