Background
Mion, Barbara Louise was born on July 26, 1929 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States. Daughter of Nikolai Leander and Erma Mae (Ryder) Lakso.
Mion, Barbara Louise was born on July 26, 1929 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States. Daughter of Nikolai Leander and Erma Mae (Ryder) Lakso.
Student, Northern Michigan University, 1952. Bachelor, Western Michigan University, 1954.
Editor, reporter Notes and Quotes, 1st National Bank, Kalamazoo, 1948-1949; various positions, Kalamazoo Gazette, 1952-1955; freelance writer, Catholic Weekly, Flint, Michigan, 1965-1977; news editor, reporter, Catholic Weekly, Flint, Michigan, 1977-1978; freelance writer, Flint, 1982-1991; freelance writer/photographer, Catholic Weekly, Saginaw, Michigan, since 1991. Public, reporter Focus News, Kalamazoo, 1966-1982.
Board directors Eastwood Community Club, Kalamazoo, 1990-1992. Member Log Cabin Society Michigan (board directors since 1991).
Married Remo Mion, June 19, 1954 (divorced 1981). Children: Maria, Louis, Nicholas, Joseph Martin, Elizabeth Mae.