Jean M. Kangas, 78, L’Anse

Jean M. Kangas, age 78 of L’Anse, MI passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026 at Bayside
Village with her loving family by her side. Jean was born in Hancock, MI on May 20, 1947 the
daughter of the late Onnie J. and Karen L. (Drolson) Koskimaki. She graduated from L’Anse
High School in 1965. On June 26, 1965 she married Larry Kangas at Sacred Heart Catholic
Church in L’Anse. Jean had been employed as a bookkeeper in 1989 at the L’Anse Pharmacy,
L’Anse. She retired in 2016. Jean was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, sang in the
church choir and was also a member of the Bay Area Chorus. Jean enjoyed many activities
throughout her life, including running, gardening, golfing, and visiting the casino. Above all, she
cherished time spent with her children and grandchildren. She was known for her thoughtful
nature and her special tradition of calling family and friends to sing “Happy Birthday,” a gesture
that will be fondly remembered by all who knew her. Jean was a devoted wife, mother, and
grandmother, and was a woman of strong faith who brought warmth, kindness, and joy to those
around her.
Jean is survived by her loving family; her husband Larry Kangas of L’Anse, daughters Karen A.
(Ray) Lozier of Cody, WY, Shelley J. (Chad) Soli of L’Anse and Jennifer M. (Doug) Brody of Grand
Blanc, MI, grandchildren Meghan, Lindsay, Cameron, Samantha, Logan, Kate, and Tyler, and 13
great grandchildren, sisters Lucille (James) Koskinen of Baraga, Eileen (Lee) Glen of St Geroge,
Utah, and Kathleen “Kiki” Hietala of L’Anse and brother Wallace “Buddy” (Jane) Sweeney of
L’Anse, Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survived. She was preceded in death by her
parents, and brother Tommy.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at Sacred
Heart Catholic Church, L’Anse with Father Ben Rivard, Celebrant. The family will greet friends at
the church on Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of Mass. Immediately following Mass,
the family invites friends to join them for a luncheon and fellowship in the church hall.
Spring interment will take place in the L’Anse Evergreen Cemetery.
Memorials in Jean’s honor may be directed to Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Envelopes will be
available at the church.
Jean’s obituary may also be viewed and condolences sent to the family at
www.reidfuneralservicechapel.com.
The Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.