Hilda M. Barnes Soper, age 99, of Reno Township, Old State Road, Whittemore, passed away at her home on Friday, July 8, 2016 surrounded by her family. She was born on May 1, 1917 on Towerline Road in Reno Township to Karl and Wilamena (Oehus) Bueschen. She worked as a teller for Farmers & Merchants Bank. Hilda was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Hale, a member of the Mary and Martha Society, a choir member and was the organist for 30 years. She was active on the Iosco County Fair Board, taught 4-H, loved to sew, quilt and tend her garden. She helped with the 100th anniversary celebration of the founding of Reno Township.Hilda is survived by her children, Eilert Barnes of Whittemore, Ruth (James) Clements of Whittemore and Jerry (Alice) Barnes of Whittemore; daughter-in-law, Mary Ann Barnes of Hale; stepson, Michael (Darlene) Soper of Owosso; stepdaughter, Patricia Soper of Owosso; 11 grandchildren; many great grandchildren and several great-great grandchildren; sister, Wilma Britt of Turner. She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Joseph Barnes and Wayne Soper; sisters, Alma Sherman and Ella Britt; daughter-in-law, Alice Barnes; granddaughter, Deadre Nemic; and great grandson, Eilert Suriano.A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 22 at 11 a.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Hale with Rev. Dean Muehle officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church or to Premiere Health Care Hospice in West Branch. Condolences may be made to the family at www.bureshfuneralhomes.com.