Obituary of Barbara Ann Viaene

Barbara Ann Viaene "Barb", age 64, of Standish, Michigan passed peacefully the morning of Friday, April 3, 2026 surrounded by family and friends. She was born December 29, 1961, to the late John and Kathleen Bickmann. 

On June 24, 1994 Barb married her love, Leo Viaene at Saint Francis Catholic Church in New Haven, Michigan. Barb enjoyed camping, gardening, walks through nature, spending time on the water, and spending time with, and adoring, her 7 grandchildren. Family was always first in her life. 

She is survived by her loving husband, Leo; son, Justin (Kaylee); daughter, Alyse (Elias); grandchildren, Nyelie, Elias Jr., Annabelle, Isaac, Jace, Jeremy, and Julian; and many loving brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, June 26, 2026, from Noon – 4 PM, at Pine River Golf Club Banquet Room, 2244 Pine River Rd, Standish, MI 48658.  To sign the online guestbook, visit www.cremationsocietymidmi.com  Arrangements made with the Cremation Society of Mid Michigan.