BARBARA ANN STEPHENS

October 23, 1939 - June 14, 2012

BARBARA ANN STEPHENS, age 72, of Baraga, MI passed away suddenly at her residence on Monday, April 9, 2012. She was born in Detroit, MI on October 23, 1939 the daughter of the late Edwin and Frances (Hand) Harris. Barb attended and graduated from St. Philip-Neri High School in Detroit. She had worked as a clerk in the Friend of the Court office in the Detroit area. On February 18, 1975 she married Edward Stephens in Woodstock, IL. He preceded her in death on February 20, 2012. She was a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Baraga and the Baraga American Legion Post #444 Auxiliary. She was an active worker at St. Vincent DePaul Store, L’Anse. Barbara enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and spending time with their dog, “Bailey.” Mrs. Stephens is survived by several cousins, and special friend Tammy Mantila. A memorial funeral service for Mrs. Stephens was held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 14, 2012 from St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Baraga with Deacon John Cadeau officiating. Interment took place in the Baraga Cemetery on Thursday at 1 p.m. Following the interment, friends were invited to a luncheon at the Baraga American Legion Post #444.