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In Memory of

Barbara J La Macchia

March 10, 1930 - August 8, 2012
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Barbara Jean La Macchia DeWitt, MI Barbara was born on March 10, 1930 in Lansing, MI to Joseph and Carmen (Morehouse) Christie and died August 8, 2012 at the age of 82 in Charlotte, MI. She lived most of her life in DeWitt and attended Lansing Eastern High School and DeWitt High School. Barbara loved traveling and especially fishing in Canada. She is preceded in death by her parents and her brothers Jack and Jim. Left to cherish her memory are her husband Charles, whom she wed in January of 1949; daughter Karen La Macchia; sons, Paul (Teresa) and Joseph(Kathleen); 11 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren and 1 brother Lawrence...
Barbara Jean La Macchia
DeWitt, MI

Barbara was born on March 10, 1930 in Lansing, MI to Joseph and Carmen (Morehouse) Christie and died August 8, 2012 at the age of 82 in Charlotte, MI. She lived most of her life in DeWitt and attended Lansing Eastern High School and DeWitt High School. Barbara loved traveling and especially fishing in Canada. She is preceded in death by her parents and her brothers Jack and Jim. Left to cherish her memory are her husband Charles, whom she wed in January of 1949; daughter Karen La Macchia; sons, Paul (Teresa) and Joseph(Kathleen); 11 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren and 1 brother Lawrence (Pauline) Christie. Funeral services will be held at the Gorsline Runciman Funeral Home, DeWitt Chapel, 205 E. Washington, DeWitt, on Monday, August 13, 2012 at 10:00am with the Rev. Tad Jameson of Calvary Baptist Church officiating. Visitation will be on Sunday, August 12, 2012 from 2:00-4:00pm and 6:00-8:00pm at the Chapel. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Eaton Community Hospice and Palliative Care, 2675 South Cochran, Charlotte, MI 48813 or Hazel Findley Country Manor, 1101 S. Scott Rd., St. Johns, MI 48879 in Mrs. La Macchia's name.

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"I had the privilege of taking care of BJ for just a few short hours....her family was wonderful and she hopefully got to see a few more sunrises and..." Karen Zaleski (Howell, MI)

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