Barbara Goodburne

Barbara Ann Goodburne, 74, of Alpena passed away Friday, January 7, 2022, at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit.

Barbara Ann Kowalski was born on September 20, 1947, in Alpena to the late Aloysias and Therese Jean (Robinette) Kowalski. On April 20, 1968, she married James Goodburne. He preceded her in death on September 18, 2001. Barbara was inducted into the Alpena Sports Hall of Fame as Alpena Booster of the Year. She worked at My Glass Wings and enjoyed making stain glass. Barbara managed many teams through the Boys and Girls Club softball league and served as vice president of little league baseball, coaching and mentoring many youth.

Surviving are her three children, Robin Goodburne, Jennifer King, Thomas Goodburne; grandson, Sean Trafelet; three sisters, Susan Kowalski, Mary (Dennis) Huber, and Sandy LaCross.

Mrs. Goodburne was preceded in death by two granddaughters, Sarah Trafelet and SueAnn King.

Visitation will take place Thursday, April 21, 2022, at Bannan Funeral Home from 10 a.m. until the funeral service at 12 p.m.

Interment:  Holy Cross Cemetery

Memorials: Huron Humane Society of Alpena V.F.W. Post 2496