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Jacob DeHaan Obituary
Of Vicksburg
Passed away December 10, 2011 at his home in Vicksburg. Jake was born September 16, 1921 the son of Hildebrand and Tina (Kuilema) DeHaan. He graduated from Kalamazoo High School. Jake was married to Maud Dekema on January 23, 1942. He served in the U.S. Army and was assigned to the 91st infantry during WWII. He worked for M&T Battery for 30 years. He enjoyed fishing, bowling, golfing and traveling. Surviving Jake is his wife Maud; children, Patricia (Bill) Robinson of Plainwell, Sharon Connon of Grandville and Linda (Doug) Canning of Kalamazoo, MI; six grandchildren, Shelly (Robert) Kollpainter, Tracy Schmitt, Robert (Heather) Canning, Brian Canning, Misty (Weston) Gatewood and Blake Connon; and many great grandchildren. Also preceding Jake in death was his sister, Dena DeMoor and brothers, Pete, Nick and Bill DeHaan. Services will be held Friday, 2:00 o'clock at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Portage Chapel, 411 East Centre Ave., with Pastor Bufford Coe officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park South. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Vicksburg United Methodist Church or a charity of your choice. Please see www.langelands.com for online obituary, directions, register book and condolences. 343-1508.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jacob DeHaan
4 Entries
Maud DeHaan
October 4, 2012
Thank you for your thoughtfulness and prayers. Your words bring me much comfort.
Jake and I were together for 74 years and life is just not the same without him, it's lonely and I miss him very much every day.
Love, Maud
Ted Nohava
December 14, 2011
As a kid working in my Dad's service station I remember Jake calling on him when he worked for M&T, always a big smile and happy to see you, you always remember people like that. God Bless you Jake.
Jan Walsworth
December 13, 2011
Maud, my sympathies to you and the family. I remember you both fondly and will keep you in my prayers.
Paul & Jayne Moberly
December 13, 2011
Maud
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. Jake will be missed in the neighborhood. He was always there with a kind word. May your memories bring you comfort.
Your neighbors,
Paul and Jayne Moberly
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