Ishpeming- Virginia Lorraine Barbiere, age 88 formerly of 111 Bluff St. Ishpeming, passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at the Mather Nursing Center under the loving care of her family and UP Home Health and Hospice.

Virginia was born October 30, 1919 in Ishpeming to Arthur & Selma (Hansen) Carlson. She graduated from Ishpeming High School, class of 1937. Virginia enjoyed playing cards, cribbage, reading, word search puzzles, and spending time with friends and family, especially her grandchildren.

Virginia is survived by 2 children Connie (David) Vial of Ishpeming, Philip (Sally) Barbiere of Menasha, WI, 7 grandchildren: Marci Saari of Negaunee, Christy (Jay) Blewett of Ishpeming, Cory (Paula) Vial of Ishpeming, Katie Vial of Ishpeming, Mark Barbiere of Appleton, Angela Barbiere of Appleton and Todd (Chanin) Barbiere of Appleton, 12 great grandchildren: Ronald, Alyssa & Hailee Saari, Taylor, Bryce, Morgan and Shae Blewett, Chandler & Averie Vial, Hannah Barbiere, Mason & Alexis Miller, a sister in law Myrtle Carlson and brother in law Donald Beer both of Ishpeming along with several nieces and nephews. Virginia was also survived by sisters-in-laws and brothers-in-laws: Katherine (Bob) Johnson of Marquette, Madge (Jack) Anderson of Milwaukee, Marion Gustafson of Milwaukee, Ann (Arnold) Stevie of Milwaukee, Carmen Barbiere of Ishpeming, and Bernice Barbiere of Florida. Virginia was preceded in death by her husband Bruno, 3 children: Francis K. Barbiere, John Barbiere and Kathleen Barbiere a grandson Brock Barbiere, 2 brothers Carl & Paul Carlson and 2 sisters Helen Leone and Doris Beer.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00am Friday, July 25, 2008 at the Good News Assembly of God Church in Ishpeming with Pastor John Roy officiating. A luncheon will be held in the church fellowship hall following the service.