Barbara graduated from St. Charles in Detroit in 1952. While working for the City of Detroit, Barbara joined a carpool organized by Steven Paul Alfoldy who also worked for the City. Little did Barbara know that joining this carpool would lead to her meeting the love of her life. The two started dating and married on August 25, 1956, at St. Christopher’s Church in Detroit. Together they had two children, Steven and Suzanne.
Barbara was a longtime resident of Northville, Michigan and was an active member at St. Kenneth’s Catholic Church for many years. Barbara was an avid fisherman, with much time spent out on the lake at the family’s cottage in Northern Michigan. She enjoyed playing cards, traveling, entertaining family and friends; she was an excellent cook and a skilled pie baker.
In 2004, the couple moved to Florida where Barbara enjoyed the warm winters spent in Bonita Springs and Estero, walking the beach and collecting seashells. The couple returned to Northville in February 2021 to be closer to family.
Barbara will forever be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandma, aunt, and friend. Barbara is survived by her devoted husband of 67 years, Steven; children, Steven (Marian) Alfoldy, Suzanne (Dan) Tarchala; grandchildren Joshua Tarchala, Madison Tarchala, Anthony West, Tabitha Rudy and Rachel Barnes, along with her nieces and nephew, extended family and many dear long-time friends.
Barbara's family will receive friends for a visitation on Friday, January 12, 2024 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Harry J Will Funeral Homes, 37000 W. Six Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152.
Barbara's life will be celebrated with a Funeral Mass at 12:00 PM on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at St Kenneth Catholic Church, 14951 Haggerty Rd, Plymouth, Michigan 48150. Final viewing will begin at the the church at 11:30 AM.
Memorial contributions may be made in Barbara's name to Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation.
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