Barbara J. (Pelland) Switzer

Mohawk: Barbara J. (Pelland) Switzer, 76, of Mohawk, went to be with her Lord on May 12, 2026.

                Barbara was born in Flint, Michigan, on March 24, 1950, a daughter of Reuben and Helmi (Waltanen) Pelland.  She attended Flint Public Schools, and graduated from Southwestern High School in 1968.

                She was married to the love of her life, on July 22, 1972, Phillip Switzer.  Together they owned Phil’s Small Engine Repair in Flint for a number of years.  They moved to the Keweenaw, where Barbara worked for Keweenaw Home Services.  Phillip passed away on November 20, 2021.

                Barbara created beautiful cross-stitch pieces.  She was a Detroit Red Wings fan and she enjoyed cross-word puzzles.

                She was preceded in death by: her parents and husband, a grandson-Michael Gilbert, nephew-Robert Pelland, brother-in-law-R. Michael Smith, and her beloved dog-Lolli.

                Barbara is survived by: 2 children-Kimberly Gilbert of Calumet and Mark (Brenda Ollikainen) Switzer of Copper City; grandchildren-Natalie Switzer and Ashton Gilbert; great-grandson-Oakley Gilbert; brother-Ronald Pelland of Flint; sister-Linda Smith of Flint; and brother-Thomas Pelland of Laurium; along with special friends-Bill and Rachel Olson.

                The family wishes to thank Aspirus Hospice for their kind care of Barbara.

                In accordance with her wishes, there will be no public services.

                The Pearce Funeral Home in Lake Linden is in charge of arrangements.

                Condolences may be shared online at pearcefuneralhome.com

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