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Mary Louise Barbee, age 70, of Marcellus, passed away Monday, August 31, 2026 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born November 18, 1955 in Mishawaka, the daughter of George and Agnes (Nowacki) Osmanski, and graduated from Mishawaka High School with the Class of 1974. Mary grew up in Mishawaka and liked going on bike rides with her siblings. As a child, there were a lot of weekends filled with playing badminton and croquet. Monopoly and Old Maid were a couple of her favorite games. There was one trip Mary took with her sister, cousin, and a friend to a dude ranch in Wyoming. What a time that was, riding horses, going to local hangouts, and helping out at the ranch.
In 1977, she married Darrell Barbee. They enjoyed fishing, walking in the woods with their dogs, and gardening. They lived in Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, and Missouri.
Mary loved to garden and grew beautiful flowers. She also loved her animals and crocheting. She loved doing projects around the house and building things like planters for her flowers.
She was loving and caring and could be quite the comedian.
Remaining to cherish her memory are her very close friend, Mark Sponseller; brother, Michael (Kim) Osmanski; sisters, Joanne Sipocz and Evelyn Bowers; several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Darrell; brother, George Osmanski; and nephew, Christopher Sipocz.
In accordance with Mary’s wishes, cremation will be conducted. No services are planned.
Donations in Mary’s memory may be directed to the Center for Hospice Care, 501 Comfort Pl., Mishawaka, IN 46545. Envelopes will be available at Hohner Funeral Home.
