Barbara Joan (Ludick) Roberts, age 72, of 619 Michigan Avenue, Gladstone, passed away Wednesday afternoon April 7, 2010 at the St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba.
Barbara was born May 19, 1937 in Escanaba the daughter of Theodore and Mary (Boden) Ludick. She was raised in Gladstone and was a 1955 graduate of the Gladstone High.
Barbara was a lifetime member of All Saints Church where she received all her sacraments, was married and taught CCD for over thirty years.
Her biggest joy and favorite past time always involved her children and grandchildren. She loved to attend their school functions and rarely missed their sporting events, even when ill she listened to them on the radio.
She was deeply devoted to her faith and was very knowledgeable of the Catholic Religion.
She loved both writing and receiving handwritten letters from friends and family all over the country.
She enjoyed reading the most, and watching some of her favorite TV programs with Molly, her devoted cat of 21 years, on her lap.
Barbara Joan (Ludick) Roberts was preceded in death by her husband of over fifty years, Robert A. Roberts on April 8th 2006. Her parents Mary (Boden) Holmberg and Theodore Ludick. Her beloved grandparents who raised her after her mothers death, Bertha (Nana) and August (Papa) Boden. Caroline Holmberg. Grandson Dustin Georges Roberts. Uncles Albert Ludick, Joseph and Lawrence Boden. Aunts Mary Valencic, Emma Bell, Millie Carlson. Brother in law Bill Roberts, nephew Mark Boden and nieces Rachelle Boden and Mary Beth (LaVelle) Harris.
Survivors include her seven children Jessie (Tom) Seronko, Jim Roberts and AnnMarie (David) VandeWiele of Gladstone. Joseph (Shelly) Roberts and Mike (Diane) Roberts of Rapid River. Mary (Jeff Carlson) Roberts of Escanaba and Jeanne (Rick) Bartels of Kingsford.
26 Grandchildren: Steven, Jason (Lacy), Brian, James (Ellisha) Jaclyn, Janelle, JoEllen and Mykel Roberts, Andrea (Eric) Sargent-Rutledge, Jennifer (Alex) Tucker, Gabe (Anna) and Tom (Ashley) Sargent, Javi and Amanda Jasso, Chayse Beauchamp, Michael and Kristin (Dean) Willman, Jordan Bartels, Sara, Tommy and Steven Seronko, Taylor, Kelly and Rachel Bittner, Josh Georges and Cheri Popiolek.
12 Great Grandchildren: Devin, Andrew, Aubree, Bianca, Brayden, Cazlyn, Caleb, Brianna, Layla, Anna, Athena and Aaliyah.
Sister Sharon (Bill) Gottschalk, Bellevue, Nebraska
Sisters in law: Betty Roberts, Irene (Larry) LaVelle and Kathy (Jim) Grenfell, Gladstone.
Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
The Roberts family will receive friends on Monday, April 12 from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 6:00 PM at the All Saints Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Arnold Grambow officiating. A luncheon will be served immediately following services in the church fellowship hall. Barbara will be laid to rest, next to her husband, in the Fernwood Cemetery.
Anonymous
Dear family of Barb Roberts,
My condolences to you all on the passing of Barb. She is in a far better place free of pain and fear. Cling to all the good memories of your family life. I thank God for the opportunity to see Barb towards the end of her days. God Bless You All.
Dorothy J. Kollmann
Escanaba, MI
Jessie, Mary, Andrea, Gabe, and families,
You are in our thoughts and prayers during this time of grief. Through the loss of your mother/grandmother, we pray you be comforted by the friends and family around you, and all the memories you have of her. She will surely be missed.
Michelle (Matter) Casey
Millersburg, PA
To the entire Roberts family. We are so sorry to hear of Barbs passing. Our deepest sympathy goes out to each of you.
Mary and Mark Malnor and family
Rapid River, MI
Jess & Tom,
So Sorry for the loss of your Mom. Our hearts go out to you.
Sending hugs.
Cheryl & Dennis
DeTour Village, MI
Sorry for your loss. We will keep your family in our prayers
Tim Hackett
Brookfield, WI
We are very sorry we can not be there. Barb was such a nice, kind person. We will miss her, but she is now in better hands. No more suffering. God Bless her and all the family. Love you all,
Pud and Russ
Laverne and Ken,
Bev
Gladstone, MI
I still can’t believe you’re gone Grandma. It’s hard to say goodbye, but I know you’re with Grandpa now. I’ll try to be strong, but it hurts to know that I’ll won’t get to talk to you anymore–or get any of your handwritten letters. I already missing hearing you say, “Grandma’s here darling!”. I appreciate everything you done for me and every time that I will think of you I’ll smile knowing that I have the best Gram in the world. Alex and I love and miss you Gram.
Jennifer Tucker
Marquette, MI
So very sorry to hear about Barb’s passing. She was a great friend and we will all miss seeing her at our next class reunion. Our sympathy to all of your family Barb as they will surely miss having their wonderful mother, grandmother and great grandmother in their lives. Unfortunately I will not be able to attend the funeral as I am still in Florida and not returning to Green Bay until in May. You are all in my prayers.
Patt Waeghe
Green Bay, WI
Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss of such a great lady and person.
Richard Boden & Family
Sheboygan, WI
Dear Ann Marie and family, my sympathy goes out to all of you. sincere thoughts and prayers are with you .
Mary Williams
Norway, MI
Aunt Jessie and Uncle Tom,
Sorry to hear it of your mother’s death. Im sure that she is no suffer/pain anymore and now she is free to heaven & see her husband out there. RIP to Barbara.
Carrie Salmi
Eagan, MN
Jessie and the entire Roberts family,
I am very sorry for your loss. May you take comfort in her memories and may God bless you during these difficult times.
Pete Leonardi
Pueblo West, CO
Jesse, Tom and extended family-
We are so sorry for your loss. Your mom was a wonderful lady. She will be deeply missed.
Renee and Mark Loman
Gladstone, MI
Barb was a great woman, wonderful mother and grandmother. She truly leaves behind a great legacy in her family with how she raised her children and influenced her grandchildren. Barb exhibited great knowledge, wit and spunk and lived life with such enthuisiasm. She will be greatly missed in her community but her spirit lives on in the lives of those she touched.
Mitch Taylor
Gladstone, MI
To ALL the Roberts Family,We are so sorry for your loss.We send our prayers that you all find comfort with each other.And know you are all in our thoughts. sincerly Duane and Glenda Beauchamp
Glenda Beauchamp
Gladstone, MI
My dearest cousins – I am so sad and it is with a heavy heart that I write this tribute today. Your Mom was a fighter until the end (that’s the Roberts spirit for ya). Whenever I visited her all she talked about was her kids and grandkids. She is at peace now and will endure no more pain. I am only a phone call away if any of you need anything……….Rest in peace Barb, and please give Tommy a big hug from his Mama. Love you guys!
Becki (Roberts) Hess
Gladstone, MI
To the Entire Roberts Family, my heart aches for all of you and you are all in my thoughts and prayers. I will always remember your mom as such a kind and loving person, I have such fond memories of her and am so saddened by her passing. May you all find peace and comfort with the help of each other. My deepest, deepest condolences to you all.
Patty Waeghe
Ford River, MI
Mom, seeing your name here saddens my heart so much. I miss you already…and will miss you every single day. I love you so much Mama…but I know you are in Paradise now. We will carry on for you…our greatest inspiration.
AnnMarie and David VandeWiele.
Gladstone, MI
Anonymous
Dear family of Barb Roberts,My condolences to you all on the passing of Barb. She is in a far better place free of pain and fear. Cling to all the good memories of your family life. I thank God for the opportunity to see Barb towards the end of her days. God Bless You All. Dorothy Lamberg Kollmann
Dorothy J. Kollmann
Escanaba, MI
Jessie, Mary, Andrea, Gabe, and families,
You are in our thoughts and prayers during this time of grief. Through the loss of your mother/grandmother, we pray you be comforted by the friends and family around you, and all the memories you have of her. She will surely be missed.
Michelle (Matter) Casey
Millersburg, PA
To the entire Roberts family. We are so sorry to hear of Barbs passing. Our deepest sympathy goes out to each of you.
Mary and Mark Malnor and family
Rapid River, MI
Jess & Tom,
So Sorry for the loss of your Mom.
Our hearts go out to you.
Sending hugs.
Cheryl & Dennis
DeTour Village, MI
Sorry for your loss. We will keep your family in our prayers
Tim Hackett
Brookfield, WI
We are very sorry we can not be there. Barb was such a nice, kind person. We will miss her, but she is now in better hands. No more suffering.
God Bless her and all the family.
Love you all,
Pud and Russ
Laverne and Ken,
Bev
Gladstone, MI
I still can’t believe you’re gone Grandma. It’s hard to say goodbye, but I know you’re with Grandpa now. I’ll try to be strong, but it hurts to know that I’ll won’t get to talk to you anymore–or get any of your handwritten letters. I already missing hearing you say, “Grandma’s here darling!”. I appreciate everything you done for me and every time that I will think of you I’ll smile knowing that I have the best Gram in the world. Alex and I love and miss you Gram.
Jennifer Tucker
Marquette, MI
So very sorry to hear about Barb’s passing. She was a great friend and we will all miss seeing her at our next class reunion. Our sympathy to all of your family Barb as they will surely miss having their wonderful mother, grandmother and great grandmother in their lives. Unfortunately I will not be able to attend the funeral as I am still in Florida and not returning to Green Bay until in May. You are all in my prayers.
Patt Waeghe
Green Bay, WI
Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss of such a great lady and person.
Richard Boden & family
Sheboygan, WI
Dear Ann Marie and family, my sympathy goes out to all of you. sincere thoughts and prayers are with you .
Mary Williams
Norway, MI
Aunt Jessie and Uncle Tom,
Sorry to hear it of your mother’s death. I’m sure that she is no suffer/pain anymore and now she is free to heaven & see her husband out there. RIP to Barbara.
Carrie Salmi
Eagan, MN
Jessie and the entire Roberts family,
I am very sorry for your loss. May you take comfort in her memories and may God bless you during these difficult times.
Pete Leonardi
Pueblo West, CO
Jesse, Tom and extended family-
We are so sorry for your loss. Your mom was a wonderful lady. She will be deeply missed.
Renee and Mark Loman
Gladstone, MI
Barb was a great woman, wonderful mother and grandmother. She truly leaves behind a great legacy in her family with how she raised her children and influenced her grandchildren. Barb exhibited great knowledge, wit and spunk and lived life with such enthuisiasm. She will be greatly missed in her community but her spirit lives on in the lives of those she touched.
Mitch Taylor
Gladstone, MI
To ALL the Roberts Family,We are so sorry for your loss.We send our prayers that you all find comfort with each other.And know you are all in our thoughts. sincerly Duane and Glenda Beauchamp
Glenda Beauchamp
Gladstone, MI
My dearest cousins – I am so sad and it is with a heavy heart that I write this tribute today. Your Mom was a fighter until the end (that’s the Roberts spirit for ya). Whenever I visited her all she talked about was her kids and grandkids. She is at peace now and will endure no more pain. I am only a phone call away if any of you need anything……….Rest in peace Barb, and please give Tommy a big hug from his Mama. Love you guys!
Becki (Roberts) Hess
Gladstone, MI
To the Entire Roberts Family, my heart aches for all of you and you are all in my thoughts and prayers. I will always remember your mom as such a kind and loving person, I have such fond memories of her and am so saddened by her passing. May you all find peace and comfort with the help of each other. My deepest, deepest condolences to you all.
Patty Waeghe
Ford River, MI
Mom, seeing your name here saddens my heart so much. I miss you already…and will miss you every single day. I love you so much Mama…but I know you are in Paradise now. We will carry on for you…our greatest inspiration.
AnnMarie and David VandeWiele.
Gladstone, MI
Ann Roberts-VandeWiele
Hi Mama….I miss you so much…and can hardly believe this year means you’re gone for four years….You should see my Grandson! He’s so special…and my new grandson is due in a few weeks…They are my joy.I miss you…I talk to you all the time…I feel your guiding hand on my shoulder. Love you up to the sky and down again…Pete