Dorothy L. Kangas

November 28, 1919 - March 2, 2015

Age 95, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2015 at the Saline Evangelical Home in Saline, MI. She was born November 28, 1919 in Waltz, MI, the daughter of David and Augusta (Ziemann) Schaefer. On September 20, 1946 in Ann Arbor, MI she married Matthew Kangas and he preceded her in death on June 15, 2006. Dorothy graduated from Saline High School Class of 1938 and was confirmed at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Saline. During her lifetime she was a stay at home mom who was always there for her boys. In her spare time she loved completing crossword and jigsaw puzzles. Survivors include her sons Gary (Jo) Kangas of Saline, Glenn (Christine) Kangas of Clinton, brother Harold (Shirley) Schaefer of Arizona, sister Viola Jones of Oregon, and sister-in-law Charlotte Schaefer of Vermont. Other survivors include numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren and many wonderful nieces and nephews. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, brothers Melvin and David Schaefer and sisters Mildred Schaefer and Marilyn Jaeger. Funeral services will take place on Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at the Ketola-Burla Funeral Home in Ironwood, MI with Rev. Norman Kangas officiating. Burial will take place at the Sunset Acres Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Saline Evangelical Home in Saline, MI. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home where friends may begin calling on Saturday, March 7, 2015 from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service at 11:00 A.M. To sign Dorothy’s guestbook, to leave a memory, or for more information or directions please visit www.rbfhsaline.com.