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Heidelinde Kalbfleisch Obituary

Heidelinde "Heidi" G. Kalbfleisch
Rodney
September 2, 1938 - August 9, 2022
Heidelinde (Heidi) Gerda Kalbfleisch of Rodney, passed away on August 9, 2022 at Butterworth hospital in Grand Rapids, MI. she was born in Detroit, MI on September 2, 1938. To August & Elsa Schwarz, She was preceded in death by her Husband Harold, Her parents, her brother, her daughter Brenda and her Great Grandson Ethan. She graduated from Detroit High School in 1956.
She is survived by one son Jack Haner of Rodney, and three Daughters Heidelinde G. Vogel (Tim) of Grant, Debralinde G. Firlik (Jim) of Irons and Susan L. Langdon (Todd) of Saranac. She has 9 Grandchildren, 19 Great Grandchildren
and several Nieces and Nephews. Her favorite thing to do was hunt and fish and was active in the Mecosta Rod & Gun Club for many years, She loved people and animals and she will be greatly missed by all.
Her family will be having a Celebration of Life on September 17, 2022 from 2-4.
At the Chapel of the Lakes Lutheran Church 9407 90th Ave, Mecosta, MI 49332
In leu of flowers please consider a donation in Heidi's name to Chapel of the Lakes lighting fund or your local animal shelter.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Big Rapids News on Aug. 26, 2022.

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Theresa Thompson

August 20, 2025

Think of you and miss you so often Heidi.

Theresa Thompson

September 8, 2022

A heart of gold. I know how much your family misses you. As your friend, I will miss you forever. You were and always will be, the best! Love you Heidi!

Toni tovey

August 28, 2022

So very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

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2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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