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Delone Langum Obituary
Ramona, CA–
Delone Langum passed away peacefully on July 5, 2018, at the Ramona Senior Manor in Ramona, CA, surrounded by her family. She was born November 6, 1927 at home in Bristol Township, MN to Carl and Vilda (Krueger) Mandelko.
Delone attended Preston High School in Preston, MN. She was active in various school and church activities, band and was the 1945 Homecoming Queen, and is still wearing her crown today. After high school she worked at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN until marrying Rodney Langum. They moved to Minneapolis where they raised six children, then moved to Mesa, AZ, living her final years in Ramona.
Delone was a homemaker and a great mother. She was active in various committees at church, schools and their children's activities. Later in life she worked as a teacher's aide at St. Margaret Mary's Elementary School in Robbinsdale, MN. She also worked as a bridal consultant at Macy's for 22 years in Mesa, AZ. Her passions were her family, friends, golf, sewing, bingo, bridge and the casino. She always enjoyed a good party!
Delone is preceded in death by her husband, Rodney L. Langum; parents, Carl and Vilda Mandelko; brothers, Charles and Delbert Mandelko; son-in-law, John Hegland; and other loving family members. Delone is survived by her six children, Carol Hegland, Kathleen (Merlin) Jewell, Kyle (Dedra) Langum, Kristin (Dennis) Zook, Kirk (Patty) Langum and Karla Langum; 27 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and brother, Allan (Virginia) Mandelko. Also her precious friends Lina Aranda, Jane Sebring, Donna Dobbs, Ginger Kulka and many, many other friends.
Our Mother was a gracious, loving Christian, who lived life to its fullest and was at peace with her choices, and thanks every one of you for your love and support.
A celebration of life will be at Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church in Ramona, CA, on September 21, 2018. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church, in Ramona, CA or the Elizabeth Hospice in Escondido, CA.
Bonham Bros & Stewart Mortuary and Cremation Service is assisting the family.
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November 6, 1927 - July 5, 2018
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Brian Brevig
July 5, 2025
Great family full of love and memories! Miss ya, Delone and Rod and Kathy!
Brian Brevig
July 5, 2023
I often think about my precious godmother and the wonderful childhood memories I had with her and family. As my dad has now become extremely weak and in hospice now, I'm reminded of my last, precious conversation with DeLone. She remains so very dear to my heart!
Brian Brevig
July 5, 2019
You're always in my thoughts and prayers Delone. Miss you and Uncle Rod! Love you always and forever!!!
Love from the Brevigs: Brian and Terri, Dolores and Ralph, Rae Ann and Steve and Karen and families.
September 17, 2018
Annie Horne
July 18, 2018
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
July 16, 2018
Condolences to the Langum family for your loss. May God grant you peace at this difficult time. Jeremiah 29:11-12
July 16, 2018
My sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. May all your memories bring you comfort during this time. And may the God of comfort and hope continue to refresh you. Matthew 11:29
Gina R.
Linda OConnor
July 13, 2018
Condolences to all the family. Delone was a beautiful lady inside and out. My mom talked about her often.
Linda Arneson OConnor
Kendra Bates
July 12, 2018
My sincere condolences.
Delone was an amazing lady. I had no idea just how many Grandchildren and then Great grandchildren she had, what a legacy she has left. I will always think of Delone whenever a see a Christmas village set up and the amazing one she set up at Christmas.
She will be truly missed I am happy I had the pleasure to meet her.
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