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Barbara May LaLonde
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Barbara May LaLonde, age 88 of Battle Creek, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Bickford of Battle Creek. She was born February 11, 1937, in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of Winifred and Margaret (Pearson) Conrad. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband of 25 years Herman Butcher, a daughter Teresa Blake, grandson Matthew Saylor, sister Connie Stephens and her second husband David C. LaLonde of 44 years, on October 28, 2022. She is survived by two sons: Scott (Lisa) Butcher and Randy Butcher; three grandchildren: George Saylor, Jason Butcher and Dawson (Brooklyn) Butcher; one great grandson Wesley Saylor; two brothers: Rod Conrad and Dan Conrad, and several nieces and nephews. A private interment will be held at Fort Custer National Cemetery. Arrangements by the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home and Cremation Services. www.henryfuneralhome.org
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703 Capital Ave. SW, Battle Creek, MI 49015
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