Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Augustine-Hayes, Barbara Ellen (Carl) April 16, 2017
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Ionia Shopper's Guide-Sat. April 22, 2017

AUGUSTINE-HAYS
Barbara Ellen (Carl) Augustine-Hayes, 64, of Saranac passed away early on Easter 
Sunday, following a brief illness. The daughter of the late Adrian and Judy 
Carl, Barb was born in Chicago and raised in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, before the 
family's moved to East Lansing, in 1969. She was a graduate of Lansing Gabriels 
High School who earned her bachelor's and pursued her master's degrees from 
Central Michigan university. She worked with Capitol Communications Systems 
prior to taking on Administrative positions with CMU's Satellite Campuses in 
Lansing and Grand Rapids. Barb married Charles Augustine in 1976 and shared 
adventures with him in Illinois, Colorado, and Alaska prior to moving back to 
Illinois to await the birth fo their baby. Live took a sorrowful turn, however 
as chuck died suddenly in August 1989 and their infant daughter, Kalle Ellen, 
died of complications within days of her birth. Buoyed by her family and faith 
Barb carried on with a hopeful attitude, eventually marrying Reno Hayes in 2007. 
Misfortune returned however, as Reno passed away in 2009. In spire of these 
unimaginable losses, "Aunt Barbie" was a wonderful, generous, and beloved aunt, 
who genuinely celebrated and delighted in the triumphs of others. Through her 
church, she contributed to a host of endeavors, including the food pantry and 
mission efforts in the Caribbean. In addition to hr parents, daughter, Chuck and 
Reno, Barb was predeceased by an infant sister, Christine. She is survived by 
brothers Chris (Ann) and Matt (Deb) and sisters Betsy, Katie (Rick), Peg, Ellen 
(Roger), and Tricia (Bill) and many nephews and nieces, including the two babies 
expected in 2017 to help fill the loss of her voice in our next family sing. 
Nephew Ben De Young was especially attentive in helping Barb in many ways over 
the years. The family also wishes to thank the members of the "Church family" 
for their many kindnesses, friendships, and prayers.

A memorial service will be held at the Saranac Community church, 125 South 
Bridge St, Saranac, Mi. 48881, Pastor Becky Poor officiating, on Saturday, April 
29 at 12:00 noon, with visitation at the church starting at 11:00. In lieu of 
flowers, those wishing to do so may make donations to the Saranac Community 
Church in Barb's name.

Her brothers and sisters like to think that she now enjoys an eternal Easter, 
reunited with her daughter and so many who loved her. The family is being served 
by Lake Funeral Homes, www.lakefuneralhomes.com

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