Leona Barbara VanAntwerp Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on January 18, 2026, at the age of 101, Leona Barbara VanAntwerp (Kalamazoo, Michigan) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As Leona departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Leona. Though Leona may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Esther Bauer and Herman Bauer; her husband Dale; her sister Inez; and her son-in-law Ralph Woods.
She is survived by: her daughter Melinda "Mel" VanAntwerp. She is also survived by close friends, and several nieces and nephews.
