1907
Clara
2008
Clara E. Miltibarger
October 25, 1907 — March 4, 2008
MILTIBARGER, Clara E.
Of Portage Passed away Tuesday afternoon, March 4, 2008. Clara was born October 25, 1907 in Sturgis, MI the daughter of John and Blanche Freed Hambright and had been a resident in Portage since 1960. She enjoyed taking care of children, spending time with her family, gardening, and cooking. Clara also loved socializing with her many friends and driving her truck around town. On March 6, 1926 she was united in marriage to Chester Miltibarger who preceded her in death on August 19, 1986. She was also preceded in death by 5 brothers, Morris, Ellery, Arden, Johnny, and Ernal Hambright; a sister, Alta Cushing; and special friend, Bonnie Miller. Surviving are 2 daughters, Marie Bergstedt, Vicki James Snead; 3 grandchildren, Heather Bill Huntoon, Lucas Snead, Laralyn Bergstedt; 2 great-grandchildren, Jacquelynn and Zachary Houseman; 2 dear nieces, Shirley and Darlene; sister-in-law, Lavada Hambright; and several other nieces, nephews, and cousins. A service to celebrate Clara's life will be held 2:00PM Saturday at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Portage Chapel, 411 E. Centre. Interment will follow in South Portage Cemetery. Friends may meet the family Friday from 2-4 and 6-8pm at the Portage Chapel. Memorials may be directed to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan.
Of Portage Passed away Tuesday afternoon, March 4, 2008. Clara was born October 25, 1907 in Sturgis, MI the daughter of John and Blanche Freed Hambright and had been a resident in Portage since 1960. She enjoyed taking care of children, spending time with her family, gardening, and cooking. Clara also loved socializing with her many friends and driving her truck around town. On March 6, 1926 she was united in marriage to Chester Miltibarger who preceded her in death on August 19, 1986. She was also preceded in death by 5 brothers, Morris, Ellery, Arden, Johnny, and Ernal Hambright; a sister, Alta Cushing; and special friend, Bonnie Miller. Surviving are 2 daughters, Marie Bergstedt, Vicki James Snead; 3 grandchildren, Heather Bill Huntoon, Lucas Snead, Laralyn Bergstedt; 2 great-grandchildren, Jacquelynn and Zachary Houseman; 2 dear nieces, Shirley and Darlene; sister-in-law, Lavada Hambright; and several other nieces, nephews, and cousins. A service to celebrate Clara's life will be held 2:00PM Saturday at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Portage Chapel, 411 E. Centre. Interment will follow in South Portage Cemetery. Friends may meet the family Friday from 2-4 and 6-8pm at the Portage Chapel. Memorials may be directed to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Clara E. Miltibarger, please visit our flower store.
Guestbook
Visits: 1
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors