Wilda Babcock

Babcock – Wilda Babcock, age 88, passed away September 22, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Hazel Hall; brother, Devere Hall; sisters, Gladys Krumlauf and Ruth Etzcorn; grandparents, Herman and Mamie Johnson, Thomas and Margaret Hall. Wilda is survived by her husband of 70 years, Howard Babcock; children, Halden (Vicky) Babcock, Gene (Roxanne) Babcock, David (Tina) Babcock; grandchildren, Christine Babcock, Ryan (Jessica Devitt) Babcock, Rusty (BJ Schwartz) Babcock, Ryder (Sergio Tovar Moreno) Babcock, Monica Babcock, Sylvia (Nick) Brzeski, Tyler (Stephanie) Babcock; great grandchildren, Bryce Babcock, Jaylie Babcock, AnnMarie Devitt, Teddy Devitt, Owen Babcock, Aralyn Babcock, Cora Brzeski, Ronan Brzeski; many beloved nieces, nephews, and friends. Wilda was an avid birder and nature lover and shared her knowledge with three generations of family. She was a baker, seamstress, quilter and did many other forms of crafting along with pottery. She enjoyed working in the yard and garden plus reading books and playing Euchre and Cribbage. She participated in Rockford Square Dance, Sand Lake Square Dance, the Sage extension group and volunteered at the Krause Memorial Library. She loved spending time with her family and friends. She is loved by many and will be dearly missed.  Due to Covid restrictions, a celebration of life will be held at a future date.  In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Spectrum Health Hospice or Krause Memorial Library.  To share a photo, memory and sign the online guestbook, please visit