Langeland Family Funeral Homes

12/18/2025

Ruth Ellen Garrett was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, and friend whose life was defined by unwavering love, quiet strength, deep faith, and selfless service to others. She passed away surrounded by the love of the many lives she touched.

Ruth was born to John Rozeboom and Wi...

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12/17/2025

Joseph Litvin Chess, MD, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2025 at University of Michigan Hospital.

Joseph was born in Havertown, PA. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Nancy Chess. He is survived by his children, Laura Chess (Brad Newhart) and Benjamin Chess (Sarah Gutin); a...

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12/16/2025

Billy (Bill) Don Miller, age 89, of Portage, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his three grandchildren, TJ Stump, Wendy (Stump) Calhoun, and Amy Stump.
Bill was born on January 19, 1936, in Sterling, Colorado, to the late Valta and Coy Miller. He was preceded in death by his beloved wi...

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12/16/2025

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12/16/2025

Donald L. Hainer, age 73 of Kalamazoo, died at home under hospice care on December 11, 2025. He was born on December 9, 1952, in Kalamazoo, the son of Paul and LaVeta (Boyer) Hainer. Don grew up in Gobles for several years before the family moved to Comstock. He was a 1972 graduate of Comstock High ...

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12/15/2025

Rev. Dr. Judy Janelle Debres (née Munger), age 70, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2025, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the city where she was also born on October 1, 1955. Her life was a testament to faith, compassion, and unwavering service to others.

Judy’s journey through life was marked...

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12/15/2025

Patrick James Delehanty entered eternity with his Lord and Savior on December 11, 2025, at Bronson Methodist Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 22, 1951, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to Allen and Jeanette (Wilkins) Delehanty.

A lifelong resident of Kalamazoo, Patrick ...

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12/14/2025

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12/14/2025

Kemp, Arnold S., of Comstock, MI, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025 at his residence with loving family members by his side. Arnold was born January 10, 1957 in Kalamazoo, MI, the son of the late Woodrow and Genevieve (Magner) Kemp. On September 26, 1975, Arnold married the love of his life, ...

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12/14/2025

How to begin the story of a life that touched so many? There is no one good starting point. Traditional obituary writing would have you put her basic information up front. Yes, this information is included, but keep in mind that Laura was not a traditional woman and she definitely did not want a tra...

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12/14/2025

James Byron Carroll passed on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.

Jim was born on November 26, 1963, to Robert and Marcene Carroll. He was the youngest of 4 children, growing up in Parchment. He was a great athlete excelling at basketball, football and track. He still holds the school record at Parch...

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12/11/2025

If this holiday season feels different… that’s okay.
Traditions may shift. Emotions may rise.
What once felt joyful may now feel heavy.

There is no “right way” to grieve during the holidays.
Give yourself permission to move at your own pace, honor what matters most, and take things one day at a time.

We’re here for you. ❤️