Barbara Edwards

Obituary of Barbara Edwards Liminga Mrs. Barbara A. (David) Edwards, 68, a resident of the Liminga District, passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2004, at the Portage Health System Hospital, following a lengthy illness. The former Barbara Ann Hauswirth, was born on July 31, 1935, in Atlantic Mine, a daughter of Marion (Hahka) Hauswirth and the late Anton " Tony" Hauswirth. She later lived in Hancock, Houghton, and for the past 2 1/2 years has made her home in the Liminga District. She was a graduate of the Hancock High School, and was a graduate of the last school of nursing at the former Portage View Hospital. She was employed as a RNOBGYN at the former Portage View Hospital, until her retirement. On November 20, 1953, she was united in marriage to David Edwards. Preceding her in death were: her father, Anton "Tony" Hauswirth and 1 infant grandson; C. Anthony Baldus. Surviving are: her husband 2 sons: Thomas Edwards of Marquette Joseph (Julie) Edwards of Petosky 3 Daughters: Betsy (George) Hocking of Liminga Rachel (Dion) Baldus of Aurora, Colorado Suzy (Tim) Young of Houghton 7 Grandchildren 1 Great Grandchild Her Mother: Mrs. Marion Hauswirth of Hancock 1 Sister: JoAnn Hauswirth of Hancock numerous Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, & Cousins Funeral services will be held Saturday, 1 P.M. at the Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Hancock, with Rev. Tom Anderson to officiate. Spring interment to be in the Liminga Cemetery. Friends may call on Friday from 7 to 9 P.M. at the funeral home. Relatives & friends who may wish can go to www.memorialchapel.net to send condolances for the family. To send flowers to the family of Barbara Edwards, please visit Tribute Store