Barbara Fredrickson

Barbara Fredrickson, 66, of Kalamazoo, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at Kairos Dwelling in Kalamazoo. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11:30 A.M. Saturday, April 2, 2011 at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph. Private burial will follow at North Shore Memory Gardens in Coloma. Friends may call beginning at 10:00 A.M. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Heartland Hospice, 8075 Creekside Dr., Suite 120, Portage, MI or Kairos Dwelling, 2949 Gull Rd., Kalamazoo, MI. Those wishing to sign Barbara's Memory Book online may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com. Barbara was born September 27, 1944 in St. Joseph to Raymond & Amelia (Colombo) Fredrickson. She graduated from Central High School in South Bend, Indiana in 1962. Barbara was employed at Allegis Credit Union in Kalamazoo. In her spare time, she enjoyed golf, needlepoint & playing bridge. She was a loving mother who cherished the time spent with her family. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Barbara is survived by her son Brad Sperbeck of Kalamazoo; her sister Geri (Timothy) Holler of Gainsville, FL; her niece & grand-nephew Lesley Holler & Noah of Gainesville; and her nephew Kevin (Jennifer) Holler of Pensacola, FL. She was preceded in death by parents.