1926
Avis
2016
Avis A. Chapman
January 16, 1926 — March 27, 2016
CHAPMAN, Avis A.
of Portage
Avis passed away on Sunday morning, March 27, 2016 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born on January 16, 1926 in Kalamazoo. In 1943, she was married to Louis DeLobel, who passed away in 1963. In 1964, she was married to William Chapman, who passed away in 2012. Avis worked for Portage Public Schools as a school bus driver, Michigan Bell, and Schneider Greenhouse. She was very active and enjoyed quilting, reading, gardening, and was a member of the Kalamazoo Rose Society. Surviving are three children, Judy (Al) VanderVeen of Parchment, Steven (Sue) DeLobel of Scotts and Wynn (Peggy) DeLobel of St. Petersburg, FL; three step-children, Dr. Larry Thompson of Traverse City, William Jr. (Carol) Chapman of Hickory Corners and Barry (Candy) Chapman of Kalamazoo; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren. Also preceding her in death were her son, Louis DeLobel in 2015; father, Duane Kinney; mother, Laura (Saunders) Kinney-Osewald; and sister, Betty Travis. Friends may visit with Avis' family from 6-8 PM on Thursday, March 31, at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick Street. A funeral service to celebrate Avis' life will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, April 1, at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be directed to Kalamazoo Humane Society, Kalamazoo Gospel Mission or Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan.
**MEMORIALS**
Kalamazoo Humane Society
4239 S. Westnedge Ave.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
269-345-1181
www.kazoohumane.org
Kalamazoo Gospel Mission
526 N. Burdick St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
269-345-2974
www.kzoogospel.org
Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan
222 N. Kalamazoo Mall, Suite 100
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
269-345-0273
www.hospiceswmi.org
622 South Burdick St.
Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49007
622 South Burdick St.
Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49007
3941 S. Westnedge Ave.
Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49008
of Portage
Avis passed away on Sunday morning, March 27, 2016 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born on January 16, 1926 in Kalamazoo. In 1943, she was married to Louis DeLobel, who passed away in 1963. In 1964, she was married to William Chapman, who passed away in 2012. Avis worked for Portage Public Schools as a school bus driver, Michigan Bell, and Schneider Greenhouse. She was very active and enjoyed quilting, reading, gardening, and was a member of the Kalamazoo Rose Society. Surviving are three children, Judy (Al) VanderVeen of Parchment, Steven (Sue) DeLobel of Scotts and Wynn (Peggy) DeLobel of St. Petersburg, FL; three step-children, Dr. Larry Thompson of Traverse City, William Jr. (Carol) Chapman of Hickory Corners and Barry (Candy) Chapman of Kalamazoo; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren. Also preceding her in death were her son, Louis DeLobel in 2015; father, Duane Kinney; mother, Laura (Saunders) Kinney-Osewald; and sister, Betty Travis. Friends may visit with Avis' family from 6-8 PM on Thursday, March 31, at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick Street. A funeral service to celebrate Avis' life will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, April 1, at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be directed to Kalamazoo Humane Society, Kalamazoo Gospel Mission or Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan.
**MEMORIALS**
Kalamazoo Humane Society
4239 S. Westnedge Ave.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
269-345-1181
www.kazoohumane.org
Kalamazoo Gospel Mission
526 N. Burdick St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
269-345-2974
www.kzoogospel.org
Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan
222 N. Kalamazoo Mall, Suite 100
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
269-345-0273
www.hospiceswmi.org
Visitation
MAR 31. 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Langeland Family Funeral Homes - Memorial Chapel622 South Burdick St.
Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49007
Service
APR 1. 02:00 PM
Langeland Family Funeral Homes - Memorial Chapel622 South Burdick St.
Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49007
Interment
APR 1
Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park3941 S. Westnedge Ave.
Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49008
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