Barbara Lindgren

Barbara Jean Bailey was born on May 23, 1937, to the late Garfield and Camilla (Naneville) Bailey in Hancock, Michigan. On Oct. 8, 1955, she married Clifford Lindgren. He preceded her in death on July 17, 2022.

Barbara was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Alpena. She was proud of her Keweenaw Peninsula heritage and upbringing. In retirement, she and Cliff would summer at the family cottage “The Lake” on the shore of Lake Superior, which she truly loved. Barbara had a love for dogs, even having a “doggy daycare” in her home during their retirement years.

Surviving are her children, Dale (Debra) Lindgren of St. Augustine, Florida, Kelly (Matt) Hanson of Bark River, Jay (Trisha) Lindgren of Gaylord; eight grandchildren, Chelsey (Lionel) Pelletier, Shawne (Brandon) Jowett, Matt (Jackie) Lindgren, Brent (Lauren) Hanson, Travis (Margaret) Hanson, Lucas (Julie) Hanson, Tyler (Devon) Hanson, Jay (Kylie) Lindgren; 19 great grandchildren; sister, Suzie Cole; brother, Garfield “Butch” (Diane) Bailey; sister-in-law, Joann Bailey; and several nieces and nephews.

Barbara was preceded in death by her daughter-in-law, Toni Lindgren; infant sister, Ruth Violet; and brother, Dean Bailey.

Graveside services will take place at the Mountain View Cemetery on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025, at 11 a.m. with Rev. Jeff Paulsen officiating, followed by a luncheon the 1902 Tap & Grill in South Range.

Cremation arrangements have been handled by the Bannan Funeral Home.

Inurnment: Mountain View Cemetery

Memorials: Hospice of Michigan