Barbara A. Luthringer, of Dowagiac

Published 9:23 am Wednesday, June 12, 2019

July 7, 1932 — June 9, 2019

Barbara A. Luthringer, 86, of Dowagiac, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2019, at her home surrounded by her family.

A funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 14, 2019, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 603 McCleary St., Dowagiac, with Pastor David Schmidt officiating. Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 13, 2019, at Clark Chapel, 405 Center St. Dowagiac.

Barbara A. Luthringer,

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Barbara’s name may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church. Those wishing to leave a condolence online may do so at clarkch.com.

Barbara was born July 7, 1932, in Dowagiac, to Melbourne and Amalie “Mollie” (Behnke) Eiman. She graduated from Dowagiac High School in 1950.

On Aug. 13, 1955, she married the love of her life, John Luthringer. Together, they raised their family at Twin Lakes, northeast of Dowagiac.

As a family, the Luthringer’s owned and operated the public beach in the mid ‘70s. She was a longtime member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Dowagiac, of which her grandparents founded.

Barbara volunteered at Lee Memorial Hospital for many years. She was on the Wayne Township Election Board and was part of the Red Hat Society. Barbara looked forward to meeting with the ladies from the Red Hat’s at McDonalds every Monday and Friday morning. In her spare time, she enjoyed traveling with her family and friends. Most of all she loved her family, especially her grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Barbara is survived by her children, Jerry (Debbie) Luthringer, of Dowagiac, John (Shauna) Luthringer, of Lakeville, Indiana, Joseph (Cathy) Luthringer, of Cassopolis, Judy Pryor, of Climax and Jan (Dave) Nichols, of Kalamazoo; grandchildren, Christy Mroczek, Cara Mroczek, Jason Luthringer, Walter Mroczek III, Sarah Rupp, Jennifer Allen, Taylor McIntyre, David Luthringer, Ryan Nichols, Anna Luthringer and Michael Luthringer; 10 great-grandchildren; and sister, Jerrie Cooke.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Luthringer, daughter-in-law, Mary K. (Kingman) Luthringer and son-in-law, Todd Pryor.