JoAnn Magdalyn King of Kalamazoo
May 23, 1933-March 3, 2016
Passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2016 at the age of 82. JoAnn was born in Jefferson City, MO on May 23, 1933, the daughter of the late Joseph and Emma (Holmquist) Renterghem. She attended the University of Michigan, where she received her Bachelors of Science in Nursing. She then attended Western Michigan University, receiving her Master’s in Education. She began her career teaching Nursing at St. Joseph Hospital in South Bend, IN. She then served on the staff at St. Mary’s Hospital in Detroit, followed by teaching at Nazareth College and Kalamazoo Valley Community College. JoAnn finished her career at the Van Buren Skills Center in Lawrence. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, who loved to take care of her family and was a wonderful cook. She enjoyed traveling and spending vacations at Hilton Head and in Saugatuck. She always enjoyed spending time with cherished friends and family and looked forward to making the holidays special. She was married to Lewis “Van” King on June 27, 1964; he survives her. She is also survived by her children, Scott (Kimberley) King and Robin (Russell) Panico; three grandchildren, Rachel King & Matthew King and Carson Panico; one brother, Lemont (Joanne) Renterghem; two nephews, John (Barbara) Renterghem, Jeffrey (Wendy Borg) Renterghem; and one niece, Julie (David) Roos. Friends may visit with the family from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. on Monday, March 7th at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 S. 9th St. The funeral service will follow at 12 p.m., officiated by Rev. Fr. Ben Huynh. Private entombment will be in Silverbrook Cemetery in Niles. Memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society.
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