On Thursday, May 8, 2025, Betty Gene Mann, always known as Babe, passed away peacefully at the age of 69. She was preceded in death by her husband, Buford Mann. She is survived by her children, Daniel (Christine Wittenbach) Souliere, Corey (Laura) Souliere, and Stacey (Mark) Blocker; three grandchildren, Tyler and Kaylee Blocker, and Justice Souliere. She is survived by siblings Nancy (Larabee) Dexter, Kimberly (Larabee) DeWitt, and Jeff Larabee.

An Open House/Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, May 17, 2025, 1-5 p.m. at 59102 65th St., Hartford, MI.