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Barbara "Barb" Sine

July 8, 1954 - January 4, 2026

Burial Date January 12, 2026

The family will receive friends at the Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home on Sunday, January 11, 2026, from 1:00PM to 3:00PM with a prayer service beginning at 3:00PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, January 12, 2026, beginning at 11:00AM, at St. Catherine of Siena Church, 1150 W Centre Ave. Portage, MI 49024, with Fr. Mark Vyverman officiating. Interment will be held at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to Kalamazoo Loaves and Fishes, Kairos Dwelling, or the Animal Rescue Project, c/o the funeral home.

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To Max and Barb's daughters: I am so sorry to learn of Barb's passing. We were good friends while we attended Nazareth. I remember her good sense of humor. We both enjoyed the natural world and worked together with Sr.Ginny Jones and other friends to help develop the trails at Bow-in-the-Clouds. Just this December I was reminiscing about those times and looked for Barb on Facebook. I found her page and attempted to reach out by sending a message without "friending" but hoped she might see it anyway. Likely too late, but perhaps you would like to read it now. Rest in peace, my friend. Marilyn O'Toole Clark

Posted by Marilyn Clark on January 21, 2026

Max I am very sorry for your loss. Praying for healing and comfort for you and your family.🙏🏻🙏🏻

Posted by Craig Kempf on January 12, 2026

Barb was my very first “best friend”. We met as kindergarteners, then attended St. Francis de Sales School in Holland through 7th grade. Just recently, at one of our high school reunions, we rediscovered our friendship and embraced it fully once again. We’d meet for lunch several times, and talk about the good old days, as well as our lives today. We discovered we still shared a lot in common and we truly enjoyed being with each other. Last summer we met at Boatwerks in Holland and she told me about her cancer diagnosis — she remained hopeful that her upcoming surgery would be successful. We made a plan that day to meet for lunch next time at Gun Lake Casino — exactly halfway between her in Kalamazoo and me in Grand Rapids. Around Thanksgiving, I texted her about getting together. She said surgery had been scheduled and she was eagerly awaiting our next get-together afterward … Rest in peace, my friend. Your memory remains a steady reminder that old friends are the best friends, and it’s never too late to make another connection with someone you hold dear.

Posted by Eileen Schwarz-Duty on January 12, 2026

Max, So sorry to read of Barbs' death. My love to you and the girls. Herb

Posted by Herb Ayres on January 12, 2026

Max, We are so very sorry for the loss of Barb. She was such a joy to know. We enjoyed getting to know her. Despite her many trials with her back, she always had an upbeat attitude. Never a cross word or negative thought. She will be missed by all of us. Please know that you and the girls are in our thoughts. Donna Bennett BMW Motorcycle Club of Battle Creek

Posted by Donna Bennett on January 10, 2026

Teresa - My sincere condolences to you and your family. While I never met her, she sounds like a truly wonderful person. You and your family have been blessed to have her. May the memories get you through these tough days. Sending my thoughts and prayers. Virtual hugs, Terri

Posted by Terri Waag on January 9, 2026

Teresa, While I did not have the privilege of knowing your mom, I do know that she raised an intelligent and compassionate daughter which is a true reflection of her as a mother. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. With heartfelt sympathy, Roni

Posted by Roni Thebo on January 9, 2026