Donald Jay VanderKooy's obituary , Passed away on September 28, 2026 in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Donald Jay VanderKooy

February 27, 1940 - September 28, 2026 (86 years old)

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Donald Jay VanderKooy's obituary , Passed away on September 28, 2026 in Kalamazoo, Michigan

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Langeland Family Funeral Homes

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Donald Jay VanderKooy

February 27, 1940 - September 28, 2026 (86 years old)

Kalamazoo, Michigan

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Donald Jay VanderKooy Obituary

The passing of Donald Jay VanderKooy of Kalamazoo, Michigan occurred on September 28, 2026. Donald, born on February 27, 1940, is remembered by those who knew him. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Jacob VanderKooy and Gertrude VanderKooy (Van Someren); and his siblings, Calvin VanderKooy (Marilyn), Vernon VanderKooy (Nella Mae) and Marjorie Scheffers (Rud).

He is survived by: his wife Mary Jo VanderKooy (Bonnema); his children, Steven VanderKooy (Katherine) and Julie Reisner (Daniel); his grandchildren, Payton Reisner, Ashley VanderKooy, Samuel Reisner and Aaron VanderKooy (Gennavieve); and his great grandchild Magdalene "Maggie" VanderKooy.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 6th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Langeland Family Funeral Home, Westside Chapel (3926 S 9th St, Kalamazoo, MI 49009). A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, October 6th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Family & Children Services, Kalamazoo Christian Schools, or Southern Heights Christian Reformed Church.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Langeland Family Funeral Homes



Tue

Oct 06

Visitation

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Langeland Family Funeral Home, Westside Chapel
3926 S 9th St, Kalamazoo, MI 49009

Tue

Oct 06

Celebration of life

11:00 AM

Langeland Family Funeral Home, Westside Chapel
3926 S 9th St, Kalamazoo, MI 49009

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