Barbara Eikelberg

May 7, 1950 ~ May 5, 2018

Eikelberg - Mrs. Barbara Joy Eikelberg, age 67, went to be with the Lord Sunday, May 6, 2018. Dearest wife of 47 years to Richard, mother of Michelle Elyea, Heather (Evan) Mathison, Nathan (Pam) Eikelberg; grandmother to Hayden, Luke and Lincoln Elyea, Clare, Ivy and Will Mathison. Barb enjoyed reading, flower gardening and annual quilt retreats with close friends. Her talents included sewing, knitting and quilting. She found joy in donating handmade blankets and sweaters for newborns. Barb was famous with the grandkids for her rice krispie treats, homemade popcorn and fluffy pancakes. Fond memories include crafts, time on the lake and evening campfires. Barb was preceded in death by her father, Richard Ryskamp; sisters, Janet McMains, Lynn Osborn; father-in-law, Darwin Eikelberg. Surviving are her mother, Dorothy Ryskamp, brothers, Dick (Kris), Terry (Marilyn), and Randy (Donna) Ryskamp; sister, Laura Ryskamp; mother-in-law, Jeanette Eikelberg; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Bart McMains, Doug Osborn, Karen (Bob) Kol, Janice (Jim) Burton, Holly (Brian) Prangley, Kevin Eikelberg; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM Thursday May 10, 2018 with family gathering one hour prior to the service at the Stegenga Funeral Chapel - Belmont, 1601 Post Dr. NE. The family will greet relatives and friends Wednesday, May 9, from 6 to 8 PM. To share a photo, memory and sign the family’s online guestbook please visit www.stegengafuneralchapel.com To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Barbara Joy Eikelberg please visit our Sympathy Store.

Visitation

MAY 9. 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (EDT)

Stegenga Funeral Chapel - Belmont

1601 Post Dr. NE

Belmont, MI, 49306

[email protected]

https://www.stegengafuneralchapel.com

Funeral Service

MAY 10. 10:00 AM (EDT)

Stegenga Funeral Chapel - Belmont

1601 Post Dr. NE

Belmont, MI, 49306

[email protected]

https://www.stegengafuneralchapel.com

Leave Your Tribute Message

May 09, 2018 8:00pm

Barb will be greatly missed! We always had fun when we shuttled our girls back and forth between school, home and other activities! She was so sweet and kind and so very talented! I will remember her always! Jan Weaver

- Jan Weaver

May 08, 2018 8:00pm

We will miss Barb’s smile and her gentle, caring personality. The world was definitely better for her having shared it with us. Lots of love to her wonderful family,especially my dear Aunt Dorothy.

- Alice Mow (cousin)

May 08, 2018 8:00pm

Barb always had a ready smile and helping hand. When I needed her support, she was there. I will always have fond memories of her. I am so sorry for the loss of Janet and now Barb. They were both beautiful, godly women. I send you my sympathies. They were both so young… I am sorry. (((hug)))

- Judi Galloway

May 08, 2018 8:00pm

Tranquil Seas was purchased for the family of Barbara Joy Eikelberg.

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May 08, 2018 8:00pm

Peaceful White Lilies Basket was purchased for the family of Barbara Joy Eikelberg.

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May 08, 2018 8:00pm

Barb will long be remembered for her gentle sweetness and lovely spirit. Her beauty was inside and outside. Rest gently my dear cousin; you'll remain in my heart forever.

- Joyce Wahmhoff

May 08, 2018 8:00pm

Barbara always greeted everyone with a smile and her sweet spirit as the came into the church. She will be dearly missed by her friends and family. Our prayers are with you all in the days ahead. Keith and Marsha Wittebols

- Marsha Wittebols

May 07, 2018 8:00pm

So very sorry to hear of Barb's passing :-( She was always such a loving friend, wife and Mom. You will be missed dearly!!!Karen Ann 'Shaffer' Williams

- Karen Williams

May 07, 2018 8:00pm

Small Garden Dish was purchased for the family of Barbara Joy Eikelberg.

- Small Garden Dish

May 07, 2018 8:00pm

I remember Barb as being a gentle, sweet soul, always with a kind word. She will be missed!  Mary Clark

- Mary Clark

May 07, 2018 8:00pm

Love, Bart, Joe, Audrey & Ben purchased the Country Basket Blooms for the family of Barbara Joy Eikelberg.

- Love, Bart, Joe, Audrey & Ben

May 07, 2018 8:00pm

Peaceful White Lilies Basket was purchased for the family of Barbara Joy Eikelberg.

- Peaceful White Lilies Basket

May 07, 2018 8:00pm

Barb was such a joy as she greeted anyone who came into church. She was perfectly suited for her job always making people comfortable and helping where she could. Praying God’s comfort and grace for the family! Harold and Patti Ploeg

- patti ploeg

May 07, 2018 8:00pm

Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum was purchased for the family of Barbara Joy Eikelberg.

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May 07, 2018 8:00pm

Barb - I knew you through your sister, Janet, although you and I were the same age. I’ll always remember the baby shower that Janet and I put on for you for your first child, Michelle. I can’t politely say what I’d like about Cancer, but unfortunately it happened to all of us. You put up the good fight! Please say hi to my bestie!! I’ll miss both of you!

- Linda Tuttle

May 07, 2018 8:00pm

Divine Peace Bouquet was purchased for the family of Barbara Joy Eikelberg.

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May 07, 2018 8:00pm

Through Gilda's Club Grand Rapids, I enjoyed Barb's friendship and her love for knitting. Barb was a very creative knitter making beautiful and amazing sweaters which, I'm sure, were lovingly gifted to family members.  I will miss her comradierie at Gilda's.

- Donna Haga

May 07, 2018 8:00pm

Secret Garden Basket was purchased for the family of Barbara Joy Eikelberg.

- Secret Garden Basket

May 07, 2018 8:00pm

Barb was such a joy to work with. We had a reunion 8 years ago. She will be missed!

- Beth Nesseth

May 07, 2018 8:00pm

Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum was purchased for the family of Barbara Joy Eikelberg.

- Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum




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