Barbara Ann Roehrs

Barbara Roehrs, also known as Barbara the Gray Witch of Raven House, passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at Healthwin in South Bend, IN, after suffering long-term effects of a stroke. She was born Barbara Ann Hostetler on May 9, 1944, in South Bend. She was the youngest child to John and Anna May Hostetler, both of whom preceded her in death.

Left behind to miss Barbara are her beloved brother, Earl Hostetler of Mountain Home, AR; sons, Willis (Monica) Brock, Jr of Dowagiac, MI, and Doc (Emily) Reisman of Racine, WI; daughter, Victoria (Victor) Ropp, formerly Victoria Brock, of Niles, MI; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Along with Barbara’s parents, John and Anna, she was preceded in death by her older sister, Leona (Hostetler) McGregor.

Barbara was a talented and accomplished artist. She was a larger-than-life personality and public figure. She hosted a U93 radio show and appeared yearly at the Niles Haunted House. She was a beloved friend and counselor to many and had a large and loyal following. She was an animal lover. She loved spending time with her dogs – especially her beloved ‘familiar,’ Gabby. She also loved back road adventures in her Volkswagen Beetle, meeting new people and seeing new places. She loved fishing and having a good time.

The family would like to extend a thank-you to the Heart to Heart Hospice team and the healthcare workers at Healthwin for caring for Barbara so well.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00am on Sunday, July 18, 2021 at Palmer Funeral Home—Hickey Chapel, 17131 Cleveland Road, South Bend, IN. Friends may gather with the family at the funeral home on Sunday starting at 10:00am.

Donations may be made in honor of Barbara Roehrs to American Stroke Association, 300 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 1200, Chicago, Illinois 60606.

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