Barbara J. "Barb" Branyan's Obituary
Barbara J. Branyan, age 77 was born on May 5, 1938 in Muskegon to the late Liston and Helen (Austin) Orwick and passed away on January 11, 2016. Barb is survived by her son, Raymond (Catherine) Torrenga; grandchildren, Paige (Tim) Johnston, Tyler Torrenga, Joseph (Stephanie) Torrenga, Dani Torrenga, Rebecca (DP) Eitinear, Sarah (William) Kammers; several other grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by two daughters, Paula Baker and Barbie Eitinear; a brother, Chuck Orwick and sister, Jean Wilson. Barb was an avid Big Red Football fan. According to her wishes cremation has taken place. Barb was a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, 451 S. Getty Street where a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 16, 2016. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to the family in care of Ray Torrenga.
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