Barbara Riechel, 88, Michigan City, Indiana, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2022 at 4:42 am in Franciscan Health - Michigan City.

 

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 pm, Thursday, April 7, 2022 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Buffalo & 10th Streets, Michigan City, IN. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, Thursday at the church.  The Rosary will be recited at 11:00 am Thursday in the church. The Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel, Michigan City, IN is handling arrangements.   

 

She was born September 23, 1933 in Michigan City, IN to the late Leo and Catherine (Nic) Cusick. On June 5, 1987 in Michigan City, IN she married Norbert Riechel who preceded on December 18, 2017.

 

Surviving are eight nieces and nephews; and several great-nieces and great-nephews.

 

She was also preceded in death by brothers, Frank, Richard, Bernard, James, Edward and Leo Cusick. 

 

Barbara had worked at Hayes Milton Roy and Sprague Devices. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Michigan City, IN where she was a lector and sang in the choir. Barbara enjoyed crafts.

 

Contributions may be made to Share Foundation for the Handicapped, P.O. Box 400, Rolling Prairie, IN 46371.