Dr. John L. Baribeau, 88 of Onekama, MI passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.

John was born in Detroit, MI and summered in Onekama throughout his childhood.  He moved to Onekama permanently in 1962 where he was the town's dentist for over 50 years.  John was an Air Force veteran, an avid tennis player, a Manistee Catholic Central Foundation board member, and a devoted parishioner of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Onekama.

John was preceded in death by his wife Shelby, and his parents Claude and Gladys Baribeau.

He is survived by his daughters Deborah Bradley (Craig) of Vienna, VA, and Colleen Baribeau (David Gleeson), and grandsons Xander and Vince Bradley.

Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am Saturday, April 20, 2024 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Onekama with Rev. Bradley Nursey celebrant.  Burial will take place immediately following the funeral Mass at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery also in Onekama followed by a light luncheon at the parish hall. The family will be at the church on Saturday morning from 9:30 am until the funeral Mass begins at 11am.

In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established in Johns' name to the St. Joseph Church Ladies Guild and Senior Center Manistee County Council on Aging. Envelopes are available at the funeral home and will also be available at the church on Saturday.

The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of arrangements.