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Donna Marie ( Molen) Vander Cleveland
June 20, 1922 — May 13, 2017
Cleveland, Donna Marie (Vander Molen)
Kalamazoo
Passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2017. Age 94. Donna was born in Kalamazoo on June 20, 1922, the daughter of the late John G. Fowle and Alice Marie (Davis) Fowle. She graduated from Nursing School and then worked for Bronson Hospital, retiring after 30 years of service. She belonged to the Licensed Practical Nurses Association. She was a member of First Reformed Church of Kalamazoo, which later merged with Second Reformed Church. While at First Reformed Church, she taught Sunday school, loved singing in the church choir and was actively involved in the Women's Guild. Among her hobbies, she enjoyed gardening, traveling, collecting sea shells and especially spending time with her grandchildren. She was married to Andrew Vander Molen on May 8, 1943 and he preceded her in death on May 31, 1992. She later married Nelson Cleveland who also preceded her in death. Donna is survived by four children, Dian Vander Molen, Ron (Tammy) Vander Molen, Linda (Wayne) Kelly and Jill (David) Rex; eight grandchildren and one step-grandchild; eleven great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Sandra Vander Molen and one son, Dale Vander Molen; one brother, John D. Fowle and two sisters, Alta Champion and Wanda Sexton. Friends may visit with the family from 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 18th at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Portage Chapel, 411 East Centre Avenue, Portage, MI 49002, where the funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. Rev. Kevin Hart will officiate with interment in Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park, North on Drake Rd. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Second Reformed Church or the Salvation Army.
**MEMORIALS**
Second Reformed Church
2323 Stadium Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
269-382-6600
Salvation Army
1700 S. Burdick St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
269-344-6119
Tsakalamazoo.org
411 East Centre Ave
Portage, MI, US, 49002
411 East Centre Ave
Portage, MI, US, 49002
Kalamazoo
Passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2017. Age 94. Donna was born in Kalamazoo on June 20, 1922, the daughter of the late John G. Fowle and Alice Marie (Davis) Fowle. She graduated from Nursing School and then worked for Bronson Hospital, retiring after 30 years of service. She belonged to the Licensed Practical Nurses Association. She was a member of First Reformed Church of Kalamazoo, which later merged with Second Reformed Church. While at First Reformed Church, she taught Sunday school, loved singing in the church choir and was actively involved in the Women's Guild. Among her hobbies, she enjoyed gardening, traveling, collecting sea shells and especially spending time with her grandchildren. She was married to Andrew Vander Molen on May 8, 1943 and he preceded her in death on May 31, 1992. She later married Nelson Cleveland who also preceded her in death. Donna is survived by four children, Dian Vander Molen, Ron (Tammy) Vander Molen, Linda (Wayne) Kelly and Jill (David) Rex; eight grandchildren and one step-grandchild; eleven great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Sandra Vander Molen and one son, Dale Vander Molen; one brother, John D. Fowle and two sisters, Alta Champion and Wanda Sexton. Friends may visit with the family from 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 18th at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Portage Chapel, 411 East Centre Avenue, Portage, MI 49002, where the funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. Rev. Kevin Hart will officiate with interment in Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park, North on Drake Rd. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Second Reformed Church or the Salvation Army.
**MEMORIALS**
Second Reformed Church
2323 Stadium Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
269-382-6600
Salvation Army
1700 S. Burdick St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
269-344-6119
Tsakalamazoo.org
Visitation
MAY 18. 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Langeland Family Funeral Homes - Portage Chapel411 East Centre Ave
Portage, MI, US, 49002
Service
MAY 18. 01:00 PM
Langeland Family Funeral Homes - Portage Chapel411 East Centre Ave
Portage, MI, US, 49002
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