1934
Elaine
2011
Elaine E. Jirgens
March 6, 1934 — January 26, 2011
JIRGENS, Elaine E. ?Aunt Smokie?
Kalamazoo
Elaine began her life?s journey on March 6, 1934, in ?Phoenixville?, PA, and took her final coffee break in ?Phoenix? AZ, January 26, 2011, with her husband of 60 years, Zigfrids, by her side. Elaine leaves behind five children, William Robin Jirgens, Maija Steve Bird Jirgens, Ziggy Jirgens, Jr., Peter Chris Jirgens, and Rita Jirgens. Elaine loved her jewelry, but her true gems were her five grandchildren, Dana Blankenship, Ryan Blankenship, Jennifer Rayman, Chad Jirgens, and grandma?s princess, Zoe Jirgens-Smalla; three Great grandchildren Mason Blankenship, Morgan and Gavin Rayman; Godchild Silvia Fride; nieces nephews and Morris, her cat. Elaine?s interests included taking care of her first love, Zigfrids, her family and friends. She loved cooking, making snack-os, scrapbooking, shopping, traveling, dancing, and entertaining. She always worried about others instead of herself, giving above and beyond. She was kind hearted, and always called every day to see what was happening. Elaine enjoyed working at Perrigo Pharmaceutical Company for 27 years, where she made lifetime friends. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 1:00 PM in the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 S. 9th St. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 4-7 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the West Michigan Cancer Center, the Daugavas Vanagi of Kalamazoo or the Kalamazoo Latvian Church. Please visit www.langelands.com for online obituary, directions, register book and condolences. 269 343-1508
Kalamazoo
Elaine began her life?s journey on March 6, 1934, in ?Phoenixville?, PA, and took her final coffee break in ?Phoenix? AZ, January 26, 2011, with her husband of 60 years, Zigfrids, by her side. Elaine leaves behind five children, William Robin Jirgens, Maija Steve Bird Jirgens, Ziggy Jirgens, Jr., Peter Chris Jirgens, and Rita Jirgens. Elaine loved her jewelry, but her true gems were her five grandchildren, Dana Blankenship, Ryan Blankenship, Jennifer Rayman, Chad Jirgens, and grandma?s princess, Zoe Jirgens-Smalla; three Great grandchildren Mason Blankenship, Morgan and Gavin Rayman; Godchild Silvia Fride; nieces nephews and Morris, her cat. Elaine?s interests included taking care of her first love, Zigfrids, her family and friends. She loved cooking, making snack-os, scrapbooking, shopping, traveling, dancing, and entertaining. She always worried about others instead of herself, giving above and beyond. She was kind hearted, and always called every day to see what was happening. Elaine enjoyed working at Perrigo Pharmaceutical Company for 27 years, where she made lifetime friends. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 1:00 PM in the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 S. 9th St. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 4-7 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the West Michigan Cancer Center, the Daugavas Vanagi of Kalamazoo or the Kalamazoo Latvian Church. Please visit www.langelands.com for online obituary, directions, register book and condolences. 269 343-1508
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