1920
Gertrude
2017
Gertrude Ann Long
December 15, 1920 — October 31, 2017
LONG, Gertrude Ann
Kalamazoo
Went to be with her Lord, Tuesday afternoon, October 31, 2017. Gertrude was born December 15, 1920 in Kalamazoo to the late Henry E. and Mary R. (VanDyke) Johnson. She was a graduate of Kalamazoo Central High in 1939. Gertrude was a secretary for 26 years with the Kalamazoo Public Schools until her retirement. She was a member of Westwood Church of God. On January 18, 1941 she was united in marriage to her loving husband Glenn, who preceded her in death on September 20, 1999. She was also preceded in death by her son Lawrence on June 23, 1999 and her son-in-law, Joe Gallagher on December 14, 2002. Gertrude was a devoted and loving mother and grandmother and is survived by her children: David (Judy) Long, Diane Gallagher, Phillip (Cindy) Long and daughter-in-law, Theresa O'Brien; 11 grandchildren: Jeff (Debbie) Long, Sheri (Brian) Hoogenboom, Matt (Heather) Long, Christine (Jim) Sonnevil, Carol (Matt) LaLonde, Greg (Shannon) Long, Brian (Lisa) Gallagher, Erin (Alan) Mueller, Becky Long, Alison Lovell, and Kyle Long and 20 great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind many friends whom she cherished. Friends may meet the family from 10:00-11:00am Monday, November 6 at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 South 9th Street where funeral services will begin at 11:00am. A luncheon will follow the service in the Family Centre. A private family graveside will be held in Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Park Village Pines, Kalamazoo Christian Schools, or the Kalamazoo Gospel Mission.
3926 S. 9th St.
Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49009
3926 S. 9th St.
Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49009
Kalamazoo
Went to be with her Lord, Tuesday afternoon, October 31, 2017. Gertrude was born December 15, 1920 in Kalamazoo to the late Henry E. and Mary R. (VanDyke) Johnson. She was a graduate of Kalamazoo Central High in 1939. Gertrude was a secretary for 26 years with the Kalamazoo Public Schools until her retirement. She was a member of Westwood Church of God. On January 18, 1941 she was united in marriage to her loving husband Glenn, who preceded her in death on September 20, 1999. She was also preceded in death by her son Lawrence on June 23, 1999 and her son-in-law, Joe Gallagher on December 14, 2002. Gertrude was a devoted and loving mother and grandmother and is survived by her children: David (Judy) Long, Diane Gallagher, Phillip (Cindy) Long and daughter-in-law, Theresa O'Brien; 11 grandchildren: Jeff (Debbie) Long, Sheri (Brian) Hoogenboom, Matt (Heather) Long, Christine (Jim) Sonnevil, Carol (Matt) LaLonde, Greg (Shannon) Long, Brian (Lisa) Gallagher, Erin (Alan) Mueller, Becky Long, Alison Lovell, and Kyle Long and 20 great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind many friends whom she cherished. Friends may meet the family from 10:00-11:00am Monday, November 6 at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 South 9th Street where funeral services will begin at 11:00am. A luncheon will follow the service in the Family Centre. A private family graveside will be held in Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Park Village Pines, Kalamazoo Christian Schools, or the Kalamazoo Gospel Mission.
Visitation
NOV 6. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Langeland Family Funeral Homes - Westside Chapel3926 S. 9th St.
Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49009
Service
NOV 6. 11:00 AM
Langeland Family Funeral Homes - Westside Chapel3926 S. 9th St.
Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49009
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