Barbara Jane Lewis' Obituary
Barbara Lewis, age 95, of Lakeview, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Corewell Health Greenville Hospital. Barbara Jane Plewka was born on November 22, 1930, in Grand Rapids, to parents Frank and Nettie. Barb grew up on the west side of Grand Rapids and in a devout Catholic family, attending school at Saint Adalbert. She remained devout in faith throughout her life, becoming a part of the Saint Francis De Sales parish after eventually making her way to Lakeview.
Most of her life, Barb was a dedicated homemaker. She had two children with her first husband, Walter. Later marrying and raising her son and daughter with William Lewis, along with 8 stepchildren. The family lived in Grandville during those years. She was known for her creative spirit: becoming an avid knitter, making many handmade afghan blankets for her family, and even refinishing furniture all on her own. Barbara also loved the outdoors; she gardened both vegetables and flowers and was known for her huge flower garden. Bingo was also one of her favorite pastimes. She will be remembered as an excellent cook, and for the camping trips she took the grandchildren on.
Barbara is survived and missed by her son, Greg Nizol of Grand Rapids, and her daughter, Denise (Ray) Jones of Lakeview. Three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, sister Carol Orlekoski of Grand Rapids, several nieces, nephews, and extended family members survive Barb as well. She was preceded in death by her parents, first husband, Walter Nizol, second husband, Bill Lewis, one brother, Donald, and one sister, Maxine.
Services to honor and remember Barbara’s life will be held at a future date. Care and arrangements have been entrusted to Janowicz Family Funeral Home in Lakeview.
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