Rita Ann Barnes' Obituary
Big Rapids - Rita Ann Barnes, 62, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023, at her home.
She was born March 19, 1961, in Pulaski, TN, the daughter of Fred and Bernice (Barnett) Barnes. They later moved to southeast Michigan, and Rita attended Pontiac schools.
She met her husband, Heinz Pross, and they were married on July 4, 1987. They lived in Novi, MI until he retired in 2001, and then moved to Green Twp. Rita was an avid reader, and loved to watch movies. She loved the outdoors, and was known to bike, camp, and fish. Rita enjoyed road trips and all bodies of water. She was a proud mom and an adoring MeMe. Rita loved spending time with family, friends and her Beloved John Ray.
Rita is survived by her daughters Julia (Chris) Barker and Desirae (Donald) Lesnau; four grandchildren, Bali, Vivian, Barek and Bishop; her sister Myrna (Dave) Frisch; niece Georgia Frisch; nephews David Frisch, Freddie (Hannah) Frisch, and Bobby Barnes; and great nephew Fred Frisch. She was preceded in death by her husband, oldest sister Myra (Tim) Chappell, older brother Dave Barnes, and younger brother Kevin Barnes.
A celebration of life will be hosted by her daughter Julia in the coming months. Cremation & celebration donations will graciously be accepted online @ https://gofund.me/d33d963a. Care and arrangements are entrusted to the Mohnke Funeral Home in Big Rapids. Share a memory or express condolences at mohnkefuneralhome.com.
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