Launa Lee Kinkela Obituary

Launa Lee Kinkela, passed away on March 18, 2026, at the West Branch Michigan Medical Center. Born on February 9, 1953, in Royal Oak, Michigan, to the late Dean and Shirley (Harding) Napper.

Launa's early years in Royal Oak were filled with the love of her siblings, Dean Napper, Judy Howie, Wilda Bushong, and DeeDee Campbell. These relationships set the foundation for the loving mother and doting grandmother she would become.

As a mother, Launa's heart knew no bounds. Her three sons, Shawn, Shane, and Shadd Kinkela. She raised them with the same values of gentleness and kindness that she embodied. Her legacy continued to flourish through her grandchildren, Gerrin, Talia, Mackenzie, and Levi, who brought immense joy and pride into her life. Launa's role as a grandmother was one she cherished deeply, and her influence on their lives is an indelible gift that will continue to guide them.

Launa's professional life was marked by her innate desire to care for others. Her passion for helping others was matched only by her love for literature. An avid reader, Launa found solace and adventure within the pages of books, and this love of reading was something she shared with all who knew her.

Honoring her wishes cremation has taken place arrangements entrusted to Lee-Ramsay-Gladwin Chapel.