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Barbara DeHollander

December 17, 1939 — March 6, 2016

DE HOLLANDER, Barbara
Portage

Passed away Sunday afternoon, March 6, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family. She was 76 years old. Barbara was born December 17, 1939 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Edward and Gladys (Ruse) Stacey. On June 22, 1957 she was united in marriage to her loving husband, John DeHollander. They later settled in Portage, MI where their four children were raised. Barbara dedicated her life to raising her children and maintaining her household. Barbara had a passion for romance novels, old country music, garage sales, lighthouses, and making other people happy. Barbara was a giving person and you never left her home empty handed. Barbara is survived by her children, Steve DeHollander of Kalamazoo, Stanley DeHollander of Ionia, Debra (Andy) Bozell of Portage, Kelly DeHollander of Portage; her grandchildren, Phil (Erin) Bozell, Christy (Joe) Metzger, Andrew J. Bozell, and Matt DeHollander; 6 great-grandchildren, Paige, Gabriella, Isabella, Brynn, Bryce, and Mason; 4 brothers Tommy, David, Ronnie, Kenneth; 3 sisters, Nancy (Charlie) Hoke, Peggy (Norman) Hoke, and Beverly; and many nieces and nephews. Barbara is preceded in death by her husband, John DeHollander; her sister, Darlene Wyman; and her brother, Eddie Young. Services will be held at 1:00pm Friday, March 11 at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Portage Chapel, 411 E. Centre. Interment will follow in South Portage Cemetery. Friends may meet the family Friday from 11-1:00pm prior to the service at the Portage Chapel. Following the graveside service friends may meet the family at the Schrier Park indoor pavilion. Memorials may be directed to Southern Care Hospice.

**MEMORIALS**

Southern Care Hospice
1911 W. Centre
Portage, MI 49024
269-342-9308
southerncarehospice.com

Visitation

MAR 11. 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM

Langeland Family Funeral Homes - Portage Chapel
411 East Centre Ave
Portage, MI, US, 49002

Service

MAR 11. 01:00 PM

Langeland Family Funeral Homes - Portage Chapel
411 East Centre Ave
Portage, MI, US, 49002

Following the service

MAR 11

Schrier Park Indoor Pavilion
850 West Osterhout Ave.
Portage, MI, US, 49002

Interment

MAR 11

Portage South Cemetery
10385 S. Westnedge Avenue
Portage, MI, US, 49002
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