Langeland Family Funeral Homes

Langeland Family Funeral Homes The caring and experienced professionals at Langeland Family Funeral Homes are here to support you through this difficult time.

Dedicated to serving the Greater Kalamazoo community since 1934, Langeland Family Funeral Home offers our services in order to honor a life that has been lived and to comfort those who grieve. We offer a range of personalized services to suit your family’s wishes and requirements. You can count on us to help you plan a personal, lasting tribute to your loved one. And we’ll carefully guide you through the many decisions that must be made during this challenging time.

Sharon Kay Musselman, age 72 of Kalamazoo, died on July 26, 2025, at Rose Arbor Hospice Home. She was born March 3, 1953...
07/28/2025

Sharon Kay Musselman, age 72 of Kalamazoo, died on July 26, 2025, at Rose Arbor Hospice Home. She was born March 3, 1953, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Donald and Evelyn (Ritsema) Musselman. Sharon was a 1971 graduate of Kalamazoo Christian High School. She ran a home daycare for 26 years, worked at...

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Sally Church Nichols, aged 91, passed away on July 23, 2025, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Born on September 21, 1933, in Hill...
07/28/2025

Sally Church Nichols, aged 91, passed away on July 23, 2025, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Born on September 21, 1933, in Hillsdale, Michigan, Sally was the daughter of A. Dwight and Constance (Ubstell) Church.

Sally was an industrious woman who owned and operated her own cleaning service. Through...

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Edward Joseph Bachleda — known affectionately as Ed, Eddie, Dad, Grandpa, Papa, and Pops — passed away peacefully in the...
07/28/2025

Edward Joseph Bachleda — known affectionately as Ed, Eddie, Dad, Grandpa, Papa, and Pops — passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Friendship Village, after an evening surrounded by family and song.

Born in Schenectady, New York, on August 18, 1935, E...

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Forrest Alton Milnes, age 85, of Climax passed away on July 24, 2025, at his home. He was born on April 25, 1940 in Lans...
07/28/2025

Forrest Alton Milnes, age 85, of Climax passed away on July 24, 2025, at his home. He was born on April 25, 1940 in Lansing, Michigan to the late Forrest and Mable (Sever) Milnes, and lovingly raised by his mother and stepfather, Dorian Baggerly, after his father’s passing at a young age.

Fo...

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Helen (“Halia”) Jeanette Pytiak, most recently of Kalamazoo, Michigan, died peacefully and comfortably at age 74 on July...
07/26/2025

Helen (“Halia”) Jeanette Pytiak, most recently of Kalamazoo, Michigan, died peacefully and comfortably at age 74 on July 24, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Helen was born on April 25, 1951, to Ukrainian parents Peter and Maria Pytiak in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. They later move...

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William “Bill” Melvin, a devoted husband, beloved father and grandfather, thoughtful leader, and lifelong Michigan Wolve...
07/25/2025

William “Bill” Melvin, a devoted husband, beloved father and grandfather, thoughtful leader, and lifelong Michigan Wolverine, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on July 23, 2025. He was 85 years old.

Born in 1940 in Gary, Indiana, Bill was the son of Katherine Leigh Turner an...

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David Lee Snyder, age 81, passed away peacefully at his home in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on July 16, 2025.David was born on ...
07/25/2025

David Lee Snyder, age 81, passed away peacefully at his home in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on July 16, 2025.

David was born on September 22, 1943, in South Haven, Michigan, to the late Joseph Snyder and Virginia (Bridges) Snyder Braschler. David was a graduate of South Haven High School and then m...

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On the evening of July 17, 2025, Laura Anne Fries unexpectedly departed from this world at the age of 63, leaving behind...
07/23/2025

On the evening of July 17, 2025, Laura Anne Fries unexpectedly departed from this world at the age of 63, leaving behind a legacy of love, generosity, and compassion. Laura did not wish to be mourned in shrouds of sadness, but rather to be celebrated for her many accomplishments, living unapologetic...

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Shirley Ann Howard, 89, of Kalamazoo, passed away unexpectedly on July 20, 2025. Born on April 17, 1936, to Harold C. an...
07/23/2025

Shirley Ann Howard, 89, of Kalamazoo, passed away unexpectedly on July 20, 2025. Born on April 17, 1936, to Harold C. and Mary C. (Metzger) Watkins, Shirley’s life was a testimony of hard work, creativity, resilience, and wholehearted love. Her legacy will continue to shape the hearts and lives of a...

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Dolores “Lori” Ann Blanchard, age 88, or Kalamazoo passed away on July 17, 2025. She was born on July 16, 1937, in Kalam...
07/23/2025

Dolores “Lori” Ann Blanchard, age 88, or Kalamazoo passed away on July 17, 2025. She was born on July 16, 1937, in Kalamazoo to the late Robert W. and Mary Louise (Atkinson) Korstange.

Lori was a 1955 graduate of Kalamazoo Central High School. She was a true artist at heart. Lori enjoyed pai...

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Grace, honor, and care are more than just words — they’re the foundation of how we serve every family. We’re here with e...
07/23/2025

Grace, honor, and care are more than just words — they’re the foundation of how we serve every family. We’re here with empathetic hearts and compassionate hands, committed to walking beside you every step of the way. 🤝🕊️

07/23/2025

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