Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Inc. - Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Introduction to Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Inc. - Memorial Chapel

Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Inc. - Memorial Chapel is a trusted and respected funeral home located in the heart of Kalamazoo, Michigan. With a rich history and a commitment to providing exceptional service, this funeral home has been a cornerstone of the community for many years. In this article, we will delve into the history, services, and amenities offered by Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Inc. - Memorial Chapel, as well as what sets them apart from other funeral homes in the area.

A Brief History of Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Inc. - Memorial Chapel

Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Inc. - Memorial Chapel has a long and storied history that dates back many years. Founded on a commitment to providing compassionate and personalized service, this funeral home has built a reputation for excellence in the Kalamazoo community. Over the years, the funeral home has remained family-owned and operated, with a focus on meeting the unique needs of each and every family they serve.

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Geneva Shirley Ann Miller - August 26, 1934 - May 22, 2020

Departed: 05/22/2020 (Kalamazoo)

Obituary Preview: Passed away Friday morning, May 22, 2020. Shirley was born August 26, 1934 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Carl and Leona (Lampe) Kremble and lived the majority of her life in the Kalamazoo area. Shirley was a good homemaker and enjoyed working in her garden. On August 28, 1978 she was united in marriage to Ralph Miller, who survives. Also surviving is her daughter, Diane (Rob) Horn; grandchildren, Alisha Horn, Benjamin (Jamie) Horn; great grandchildren, Anastasia and Benjamin James; step-great grandchildren, Jaylee (Trey) Lingle, Devon; daughter, Karen (Jeff) Brittan; and grandson Jason Brittan; brother and sister, Don (Betty) Kremble and Dolorse (Julian) Kubia. Private burial will be in Ft. Custer National Cemetery. To view Shirley's personalized webpage please visit https://www.langelands.com

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Martha Louise Caswell - October 10, 1933 - May 20, 2020

Departed: 05/20/2020 (Kalamazoo)

Obituary Preview: CASWELL, MARTHA L. of Otsego, MI Martha "Marty" Louise Caswell, age 86, passed away on May 20, 2020 in Caruthersville, Missouri. Marty was born October 10, 1933 in Chicora, Allegan County, Michigan, the daughter of Ruben and Mildred (Sinkler) Winans. She was a lifelong Otsego area resident. On October 20, 1950, she was united in marriage to Robert Caswell, who preceded her in death on September 1, 2019. She was also preceded by a son Robin Caswell; her parents; a brother Kenny Williams and two sisters Ethel Wright and Carol Lennard. She loved spending time with her family especially with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Surviving are her daughters Janice (Donald) Stanfill of Otsego and Janet (Bryan) Johnson of Missouri; daughter-in-law Cheryl Caswell of Otsego; five grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Private family graveside services will be held in Alamo Center Cemetery. Memorials in Marty's memory may be directed to a Hospice program of your choice or American Heart Association. Please visit Marty's personalized web page to sign her online guest book and leave a condolence or message for her family at https://www.langelands.com

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Stanley Junior Wadkins - September 22, 1959 - May 20, 2020

Departed: 05/20/2020 (Kalamazoo)

Obituary Preview: Born September 22, 1959 in Cook County, IL to Talford Wadkins and Dorothy Flynn. Passed away May 20, 2020 in Kalamazoo at the age of 60. Stanley was a veteran of the United States Army and lived in Iuca, Mississippi as well as Michigan most of his life. He spent 30 years of his life as an employee of Kalamazoo Metal Recycling, where he gained many friends who were also like family. Stanley was a very hard worker who's life ended way to soon. Stanley was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his sister, Deanna (James) Cole of Arkansas, daughter; Nicole(Nicholas) Oszuscik of Wisconsin, Son; PJ(Jackie) Wadkins of Wisconsin,grandchildren; Alissa (20), Rick (19), Kirstin (18), Austin (16), Nicholas (16) and Anita (15) all from Wisconsin, and nieces and nephew; Rebecca, Sarah, and James of Arkansas. There will be no services.

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Wilma Louise Smith - April 19, 1935 - May 20, 2020

Departed: 05/20/2020 (Kalamazoo)

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Spencer Aaron Wolff - November 03, 1997 - May 19, 2020

Departed: 05/19/2020 (Kalamazoo)

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Natalie M. Lagoni - February 04, 1937 - May 18, 2020

Departed: 05/18/2020 (Kalamazoo)

Obituary Preview: Passed away peacefully in her home, Monday morning, May 18, 2020. Natalie was born in Bloomingdale, Michigan, the first child of Nathaniel and Evah (Brown) Mooy. She enjoyed an idyllic childhood in Marcellus, Michigan, where she developed a lifelong love of nature and animals, following in the footsteps of her beloved father, Nat. After graduating with 25 classmates, from Marcellus High School, Natalie moved to Kalamazoo to attend Western Michigan College where she earned her degree and began secretarial work for the Upjohn Company. She also met a handsome police officer named Raymond Lagoni and married him on February 15, 1958. Natalie worked for 43 years; retiring as a typesetter and book designer for the W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research, in Kalamazoo. Natalie was an enthusiastic member of Second Reformed Church and taught in the Sunday School Program for over 35 years. Natalie loved working in clay and was an accomplished potter, which led her to teaching children's ceramics at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts for over 25 years. She had numerous students come back to volunteer as helpers in her class every year. Natalie had a great sense of humor, and she always had something new, odd, old, or funny to share with people, especially her grandkids. Natalie was a supporter of the SPCA, a loyal mentor to students in the Kid's Hope program, as well as a volunteer at the Boys & Girls Clubs, for many years. Natalie was an avid Bridge player for over 50 years, and she looked forward to her weekly games with "the Ladies" who were lifelong friends. She was a fantastic and adventurous cook, loved to get lost and explore new places, and never missed a chance to root for the Detroit Tigers. Natalie is survived by her adoring husband of 62 years, Ray; daughters Becky (Dan) Jakubowski; Katy Lagoni (James); 4 grandchildren, Max, Miles, Lars, and Leda; siblings Susan (Glenn) Cherup, and John Mooy (Wendy Halperin). A private graveside ceremony will be held at a later date at Grand Prairie Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Second Reformed Church, and the SPCA of Southwest Michigan. To view Natalie's personalized webpage, please visit www.langelands.com. .

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Rolland Robert Hoare - October 12, 1933 - May 18, 2020

Departed: 05/18/2020 (Kalamazoo)

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John Onderlinde - July 01, 1924 - May 18, 2020

Departed: 05/18/2020 (Kalamazoo)

Obituary Preview: John Onderlinde, 95, entered his eternal home on Monday, May 18, 2020. He was born July 1, 1924 in Kalamazoo, MI, was the last surviving child of 10 born to Edward and Lena (Sollveld) Onderlinde and had been a lifelong Kalamazoo area resident. He attended the Kalamazoo Christian Schools and worked growing and delivering celery. John retired from Consumers Power Company after 41 years of service in the appliance repair business and continued his volunteer services at the Kalamazoo Christian Schools Second Impressions Store. His passion and joy was repairing anything that needed fixing for anyone who needed help. He was a lifetime and active member of Grace Christian Reformed Church and devoted to his faith, his family and his friends. On May 20, 1949, John married the former Abigail M. Engbers who preceded him in death on December 20, 2017. John was also preceded in death by a son, Ronald Onderlinde; his parents; and nine siblings, Reen, William, Frank, Edward, Matthew, Cornelius, Gertrude, Cornelia and Janet. Surviving are three children, Robert (Kathy) Onderlinde, Thomas (Nancy) Onderlinde and Mary (Jack) VanderMeer; nine grandchildren and their spouses; twenty-two great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Private graveside services will be held in West Cooper Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Grace Christian Reformed Church or Kalamazoo Christian School Association. Services entrusted to Langeland Family Funeral Homes Burial & Cremation Services, 622 S Burdick St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007. To view John's personalized web page, please visit https://www.langelands.com

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Emery Andrew Green - November 17, 1951 - May 16, 2020

Departed: 05/16/2020 (Kalamazoo)

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Ronald William VerMeulen - June 06, 1938 - May 16, 2020

Departed: 05/16/2020 (Kalamazoo)

Obituary Preview: Ronald William VerMuelen "Ron", 81, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence on Saturday, May 16, 2020. He was born June 6, 1938, in Kalamazoo, MI a son of Daniel and Cora (VanderMolen) VerMeulen and had been a lifelong area resident. He attended Kalamazoo Christian High School and graduated in 1956. He went on to attend WMU where he received his bachelor's degree in 1960. It is at WMU where he met his wife of 57 years, Marilyn (Wood) VerMeulen. They were married in 1962. Ron completed his Masters in Rehabilitation Counseling in 1966 at MSU. Ron was a longtime member of North Park Reformed Church where he was active in the choir, Men of Song and was a Sunday school teacher, deacon and an elder. He also sang with the Singing Crusaders. Ron enjoyed hot air ballooning, fishing with his son, going for car rides, mowing his lawn and making his U of M friends' kids say, "Go Green!" Most of all, Ron enjoyed spending time with his family. He adored spending time with his grandchildren. Ron was preceded in death by his parents; brother-in-law, Albert LeRoy; and niece, LuAnn Jager. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn; children, Amy (Mark) Schreiner and Bruce VerMeulen; grandchildren, Mathew and Laura Schreiner; brother, James (Marijean) Vermeulen; sister, Mary LeRoy; and many nieces and nephews. Private graveside services will be held in Mount Ever-Rest Memorial Park, South. Memorials may be made to Adult Day Services of Oakland Centre, Hospice Care of SW Michigan, Park Village Pines, or North Park Reformed Church. Services entrusted to Langeland Family Funeral Homes Burial & Cremation Services, 622 S Burdick St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007. To view Ronald's personalized web page, please visit https://www.langelands.com

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Mary Elizabeth Dobrovir - August 14, 1940 - May 16, 2020

Departed: 05/16/2020 (Kalamazoo)

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Stacey Lynn Harrison - December 17, 1976 - May 16, 2020

Departed: 05/16/2020 (Kalamazoo)

Obituary Preview: Harrison, Stacey L Kalamazoo, MI Stacey Lynn Harrison passed away suddenly at her home on Saturday, May 16th, 2020 at the age of only 43. She was born in Plainwell, Michigan on December 17th, 1976. Stacey was loved and raised by her father, William Harrison and his wife Sherry Harrison who was like a mother to her. Stacey was a compassionate person who loved her family. She enjoyed art and had a special creative talent for drawing and shading. She loved cooking and especially loved her children dearly. She is survived by her father, William Harrison; mom Sherry Harrison; children: Alena (Ryan Haverly) Harrison, Elijah Grays-Harrison, AddiLynn Grays-Harrison and grandson Aiden Harrison. She is also survived by her siblings: Dena (Trina) Harrison-Leitz, Lisa (Calvin) Franklin, Tiffany (Ross) Volker; nephews: Kyle Harrison, Nigel Franklin; nieces: Lydia Franklin, Elliot Volker and Oaklynn Volker. Stacey was also preceded in death by her biological mother Carol Garrett. Arrangements were entrusted to Langeland Family Funeral Homes Burial & Cremation Services, 622 S Burdick St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007. Private cremation services have taken place and a memorial gathering for Stacey may take place at a later date. Memorial donations in honor of Stacey may be directed to her daughter Alena Harrison. Please visit Stacey's tribute wall to leave a condolence or personal message at https://www.langelands.com

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Irene Elizabeth Dutton - July 16, 1906 - May 15, 2020

Departed: 05/15/2020 (Kalamazoo)

Obituary Preview: Irene Elizabeth Dutton, 113, passed away Friday, May 15, 2020 in Rose Arbor Hospice Residence. She was born July 16, 1906 in Kalamazoo, MI a daughter of Fred W. and Elizabeth (DeRuyter) Jones and had been a lifelong area resident. On January 8, 1931, Irene married Edwin J. Dutton who preceded her in death on June 12, 1982. Irene was also preceded in death by her parents; three sisters, Doris Jones, Helen Koth and Betty Ann Middlebush; and a brother, Mayland Jones. Irene is survived by a son, Fred Dutton with whom she lived; a daughter, Betty Tesar; two grandsons, Christopher D. Chandler and Courtney K. Chandler; two great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and a niece and a nephew. Private graveside services will be held in Riverside Cemetery, Kalamazoo. Memorials may be directed to Westwood United Methodist Church where Irene was a member for more than 50 years. Services entrusted to Langeland Family Funeral Homes Burial & Cremation Services, 622 S Burdick St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007. To view Irene's personalized web page, please visit https://www.langelands.com

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Barbara Ellen Sauer - December 01, 1937 - May 15, 2020

Departed: 05/15/2020 (Kalamazoo)

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Mary Sue (Adams) Savicke - June 09, 1928 - May 14, 2020

Departed: 05/14/2020 (Kalamazoo)

Obituary Preview: Sue passed away May 14, 2020. She was born in Tennessee, the daughter of Wade and Susie (Mannon) Adams who preceded her in death. After moving to Michigan, she began working at Peter Eckrich and Son where she met her husband, Walter Savicke. She also worked at the Kalamazoo Pant Company, Shakespeare, and Stryker. After retiring from Stryker, she went to work at Wenke's Greenhouse. She was a very talented and artistic individual. During her retirement, she went on several Mission Trips visiting India, Romania, Belize, Hawaii, England, and North Dakota.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Savicke; brother, Wade Adams, Jr.; grand-daughter, Kimberly Sprague; and her son-in-law, Ron Moore. Surviving are her children, Treasa Moore of Kalamazoo, Arlan Savicke of Florida, Robyn (Arlyn) Bolle of Portage, and Greg (Nancy) Savicke of Kalamazoo. Private burial has already taken place. Memorial Contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.

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Margaret Ann Adams - December 06, 1932 - May 13, 2020

Departed: 05/13/2020 (Kalamazoo)

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Margaret Ann Adams (Folkers), age 87, passed away May 13, 2020 at the Fountains of Bronson Place in Kalamazoo, MI. Margaret was born December 6, 1932 in Schoolcraft, MI, the daughter of Calvin and Mildred (Curry) Bradford. On March 1, 1956, she was united in marriage to Richard Folkers, Jr., who preceded her in death on August 25, 2003. She was also preceded by her parents and three siblings.

Margaret was employed with The Upjohn Company for 30 years prior to her retirement. She enjoyed playing cards, bingo and loved cleaning and organizing, especially her own home. On December 21, 2014, she was united in marriage to Ronald J. Adams.

Family was a very important part of her life. Surviving are her husband Ronald Adams; her two children: Cindy & Bob Bucknell, Randy & Vicky Folkers; grandchildren: Derek & Wendy Bucknell, Darcy Bucknell, Alex Bucknell, Kevin Bucknell, Nathan Folkers, Tyler & Tina Folkers, Lindy & Zack Schaeffer; three great-grandchildren: Derek, Gavin, Lucas; a twin sister Marian Porter; nieces and nephews.

Private family services will be held and burial will be in Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park South. Memorials in Margaret memory may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association. Please visit Margaret's personalized web page to sign her online guest book and leave a condolence or message for her family at https://www.langelands.com

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Kay Marlene Kring - June 14, 1944 - May 13, 2020

Departed: 05/13/2020 (Kalamazoo)

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Franklin Wayne Dorethy - July 24, 1935 - May 13, 2020

Departed: 05/13/2020 (Kalamazoo)

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Raymond D. Mitscher - December 28, 1930 - May 13, 2020

Departed: 05/13/2020 (Kalamazoo)

Obituary Preview: Raymond passed away May 13, 2020. He was born December 28, 1930 in Detroit, MI the son of Raymond and Ruby (Hill) Mitscher. He was a veteran and served in the U.S Air Force during the Korean War. Ray earned an Associate's Degree from Western Michigan University and was employed for 47 years with James River until his retirement from there in the late 1990's. He enjoyed building dune buggies, fishing trips to Canada, and traveling across the country with his family. In 1952, Ray was united in marriage to his loving wife of nearly 68 years, Betty (Walling), who survives, also surviving are his children, Davina (Mark) Sheilds, David Mitscher; 4 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Ray was preceded in death by a daughter, Wendy; and his sister, Ann DePew. Memorials may be directed to a charity of your choice. https://www.langelands.com

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Beatrice Elizabeth Huss - June 08, 1930 - May 13, 2020

Departed: 05/13/2020 (Kalamazoo)

Obituary Preview: Beatrice Elizabeth Huss, 89, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2020. She was born June 8, 1930 in Perham, Minnesota to the late Leon Paul and Barbara Helen (Bucholz) Kunza. Bea attended Morehead Teacher's College in Minnesota and earned her Bachelor's Degree from there. She worked as a teaching assistant at both Dowagiac Schools and Portage Public Schools. Bea was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, as well as the Portage-Schoolcraft Eagles where she was a chaplain for years. She enjoyed gardening and visiting with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eldred John "E.J." Huss on September 27, 1992; her parents; sister, Dolores Breher; and brother, Paul Kunza. She is survived by her daughters Linda Huss of Kalamazoo and Patti Frontczak of Dowagiac; son, Robert Huss of Fruitport; grandchildren, Anna Ketchum (Buzz Martensen), Sandi Frontczak (Carlos Matias), Kathi (Tom Redner) Frontczak, Joseph (Syndey) Huss, and Michael Huss; five great-grandchildren; as well as several nieces and nephews. A private prayer service will be held for her family. Bea will be laid to rest with her husband in Ft. Custer National Cemetery. The family would like to express a special thank you to the staff of Woodside at Friendship Village for the great care of their mother. Memorial donations may be made to St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church or the Portage-Schoolcraft Eagles Aerie 3531. Please visit Beatrice's personalized online guestbook at https://www.langelands.com

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Vida Maxine Rodarmer - August 24, 1925 - May 12, 2020

Departed: 05/12/2020 (Kalamazoo)

Obituary Preview: RODARMER, Vida M. of Kalamazoo, MI Died Tuesday morning May 12, 2020. Vida was born August 24, 1925 in Ironton, Ohio a daughter of Clifford and Alma (Moore) Noble. She had been a Kalamazoo area resident most of her life. Vida was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jack D. Rodarmer on June 25, 2009; a stepson, Billy Rodarmer; a granddaughter, Lisa Firestine; 3 brothers, Charles, Lester, and Paul Noble; and a sister, Patricia Thompson. She is survived by 6 children, Robin (Michael) Firestine of Edwardsburg, MI, Sue Clapp and David Drury both of Kalamazoo, Robert (Paula) Drury of Kentwood, MI, Susan (Gary) Brooks of Alba, MI, and Jack (Cathy) Rodarmer of White Cloud, MI; many grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Private graveside services will be held in Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Memorials can be directed to Gull Arbor Senior Living or to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan. Please visit Vida's personalized webpage for online guestbook or to leave a condolence. Arrangements were made by the Langeland Family Funeral Homes Burial & Cremation Services, 622 S Burdick St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007. https://www.langelands.com

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Beth Ann Epskamp - November 11, 1950 - May 11, 2020

Departed: 05/11/2020 (Kalamazoo)

Obituary Preview: Beth Ann Epskamp, a retired teacher and longtime resident of Kalamazoo, MI, died unexpectedly on May 11, 2020 at the age of 69 years old after contracting Covid-19. At the time of her death, she had also been living with Huntington's Disease for many years and was residing in a memory care facility in Portage, MI. She was born on November 11, 1950 in Santa Monica, CA to Jack Beeson Olds and Martha Jean Matthews. Beth graduated with a bachelor's degree from Austin College in 1972 and a masters degree from the University of Michigan School of Education in 1975. Prior to receiving her masters degree, Beth lived in Honolulu, HI and met the man who eventually became her husband, Lawrence Clarence Epskamp, Jr or "Larry". The couple had a Hawaii themed wedding when they married in Sturgis, MI in 1974. With her advanced degree specialty in Gerontology, she was then employed by Washtenaw county as a specialist in programs on aging in 1978. However, Beth insisted on continuing to travel the world before starting a family. She visited China, Egypt, and Greece in the early years of her marriage and then gave birth to two children, Erin and Megan. Beth took pride in raising her children as a stay-at-home mother and actively participated in her children's education - serving as a PTA member and Girl Scouts troop leader at Parkwood Upjohn Elementary. In 1996, she again returned to school for teaching certification at Western Michigan University. While attending school, she continued to raise her two children, supervise the care of her elderly mother with Huntington's Disease, and walk 5 miles every day. After receiving her teaching certification, Beth taught kindergarten at Millwood Elementary for 10 years. She retired from teaching in 2008 when her granddaughter, Ashley Oliver was born. She will be remembered as an endlessly giving person, dedicated teacher, and loving mother and grandmother. Beth was preceded in death by her parents Jack Beeson Olds (1921-1992) and Martha Jean Mathews (1925-2009), her divorced spouse Lawrence Clarence Epskamp, Jr (1948-1996), and brother Jack Beeson Olds, Jr or "Jackie" (1961-2003). Beth is survived by her sister Jean Ann Olds of Denver, CO daughters Erin Epskamp-Reid of Portage, MI, Megan Epskamp of Detroit MI, and granddaughter Ashley Oliver of Portage MI. Arrangements were entrusted to Langeland Family Funeral Homes Burial & Cremation Services, 622 S Burdick St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007. Due to the Covid-19 epidemic, no funeral service has been scheduled at this time but will be announced once restrictions on gatherings have been lifted. Memorial contributions can be made in honor of Beth Ann Epskamp to Huntington's Disease Society of America, PBS, NPR, or Kalamazoo Nature Center. Please visit Beth Ann's online guest book to leave a condolence, personal message or memory at https://www.langelands.com

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John Willis McNaughton - January 25, 1939 - May 11, 2020

Departed: 05/11/2020 (Kalamazoo)

Obituary Preview: Rev. John W. McNaughton, 81, passed away on Monday May 11, 2020. He was born January 25, 1939 in Durand, WI to the late Claude K. and Alice M. (Doughty) McNaughton. John was united in marriage to the former Donna L. Sweet on April 18, 1987. John pastored for over 40 years throughout Michigan and abroad until he retired. He will not only be remembered for his kindness and ready smile but for his involvement in various committees and groups that fought for justice and equality. As he liked to say, "You can't have peace without justice." John is survived by his wife, Donna McNaughton; children, Kirt (Rhonda) Bement and Kim (Jay) Marcotullio; grandchildren, Courtney, Tessa and Cari; great grandchildren Hayden, Harper and Mason; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Leigh McNaughton. At the family's request, cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will take place at a later date to be announced. Services are entrusted to Langeland Family Funeral Homes Burial & Cremation Services, 622 S. Burdick St., Kalamazoo. Memorial donations may be directed to McLaren Hospice and Home Care Foundation. Please visit John's personalized webpage at https://www.langelands.com

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Wanda Elaine Coskey - April 29, 1947 - May 11, 2020

Departed: 05/11/2020 (Kalamazoo)

Obituary Preview: COSKEY, WANDA E. of Portage, MI Wanda Elaine Coskey, age 73, passed away May 11, 2020 at her home in Portage, MI. Wanda was born April 29, 1947 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Marvin and Cornelia (VanSweden) Mock. She was a lifelong area resident and worked as a CNA for 15 years at Verdries Nursing Home, 26 years with Upjohn Nursing Home; and was a member of the Red Hat Society. She was married to Alfred F. Coskey, who preceded her in death in 2014. She was also preceded by her sons John Mason and Brad Mason; her parents, and siblings: James Mock, Nancy Conklin. Family was a very important part of Wanda's life. Surviving are her daughter Terri Bennett-Mason; grandchildren: Tiffanie (Steve) Coffey, Zetta (Marcus) Wilkins, Robert (Miranda) Jarnagin, Kaela (Thomas) Whitney, Nicolaus Gooch, Savannah Mason, Jacob Mason, Rachael Mason; 12 great-grandchildren; sisters: Linda Hinckley, Lori Taylor; nieces and nephews. In accordance with Wanda's wishes cremation has taken place and a celebration of Wanda's life will be held at a later date. Please visit Wanda's personalized web page to sign her online guest book and leave a condolence or message for her family at https://www.langelands.com

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Duane J. Geiger - September 09, 1937 - May 11, 2020

Departed: 05/11/2020 (Kalamazoo)

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Conclusion: Why Choose Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Inc. - Memorial Chapel?

In conclusion, Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Inc. - Memorial Chapel is a trusted and respected funeral home that offers exceptional service and personalized attention to families in the Kalamazoo area. With its rich history, beautiful facilities, and commitment to community involvement, this funeral home stands out from others in the area. Whether you're planning ahead or need immediate assistance, Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Inc. - Memorial Chapel is here to help you navigate one of life's most difficult moments with compassion, dignity, and respect.

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What is an obituary?

An obituary is a written notice that announces the death of a person, typically including their name, age, date of birth and death, and a brief biography. It may also include information about their family, accomplishments, and any notable achievements.

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Who writes an obituary?

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How much does it cost to publish an obituary?

The cost of publishing an obituary varies widely depending on the publication, location, and length of the notice. Expect to pay anywhere from $50 to $1,000 or more.

Can I write my own obituary in advance?

Yes, many people choose to write their own obituary in advance as a way to ensure that their life is celebrated in a way that is meaningful to them.

What is the difference between an obituary and a death notice?

A death notice is a brief announcement of a person's passing, typically including only the most basic information. An obituary is a longer, more detailed notice that provides a sense of the person's life and legacy.

Can I include humor in an obituary?

Yes, many people choose to include humorous anecdotes or quotes in an obituary as a way to celebrate the person's personality and spirit.

How do I handle sensitive or difficult information in an obituary?

When dealing with sensitive or difficult information, such as a cause of death or complicated family relationships, it's best to approach the situation with tact and compassion. Consider seeking guidance from a funeral home or obituary writer if needed.

Can I include charitable donations or memorial information in an obituary?

Yes, many people choose to include information about charitable donations or memorial funds in an obituary as a way to honor the deceased and support a meaningful cause.

How long after a person's passing should an obituary be published?

The timing of an obituary's publication varies depending on the circumstances. Typically, it is published within a few days to a week after the person's passing.

Can I publish an obituary online only?

Yes, many online platforms allow you to publish an obituary without printing it in a physical newspaper. This can be a cost-effective and environmentally friendly option.

What is the purpose of an online guestbook or condolence message?

An online guestbook or condolence message allows friends and family members to express their sympathy and share memories of the deceased in a digital format.

How do I find old obituaries from past years?

You can search for old obituaries through online archives, genealogy websites, or by contacting local libraries or historical societies. Many newspapers also maintain archives of past issues.

Can I reprint an old obituary from years ago?

In most cases, yes. You may need to obtain permission from the original publisher or copyright holder before reprinting an old obituary.

What is the etiquette for responding to condolences expressed in an online guestbook?

A simple "thank you" or acknowledgement is sufficient when responding to condolences expressed in an online guestbook. You may also choose to respond privately to individual messages if desired.

How do I handle conflicting opinions or disagreements when writing an obituary?

In cases where there are conflicting opinions or disagreements about what should be included in an obituary, it's best to prioritize accuracy and fairness while being respectful of all parties involved.

Can I use social media to share an obituary or announce a person's passing?

Yes, social media can be a convenient way to share news of a person's passing with friends and family members who may not be local or easily reachable through traditional means.

What is the significance of including funeral service details in an obituary?

Including funeral service details in an obituary allows friends and family members to attend and pay their respects if they wish. It also provides important logistical information for those who want to participate in celebrating the person's life.

How do I ensure that an obituary is accurate and error-free?

To ensure accuracy and avoid errors, carefully proofread the obituary multiple times before submitting it for publication. Consider having others review it as well before finalizing the notice.

Can I update or correct an already-published obituary?

In some cases, yes. If you need to make corrections or updates to an already-published obituary, contact the publication or platform where it was originally published for guidance on how to proceed.

What is the role of an obituary writer or funeral home in helping with the writing process?

An experienced obituary writer or funeral home can provide valuable guidance and support throughout the writing process, helping you craft a meaningful and accurate tribute to your loved one.