Ralph L. Michalka's obituary , Passed away on June 5, 2025 in Portage, Michigan

Ralph L. Michalka

July 10, 1931 - June 5, 2025 (93 years old)

Portage, Michigan

Ralph L. Michalka's obituary , Passed away on June 5, 2025 in Portage, Michigan

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Langeland Family Funeral Homes

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Ralph L. Michalka

July 10, 1931 - June 5, 2025 (93 years old)

Portage, Michigan

Ralph L. Michalka Obituary

The memory of Ralph L. Michalka of Portage, Michigan, who passed away on June 5, 2025 at the age of 93, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ralph L. Michalka to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Anton Michalka and Alma Michalka (Klaus); his wife Nola Jean; his siblings, Anton, Walter Michalka and Bernadine Michalka Lehnert; and his son-in-law Ronald Hicks.

He is survived by: his children, Nola Jean Hicks and James Michalka (Karole); his grandchildren, Kaitlin O'Connor (Chris), Robert Michalka (Courtney), Alex Hicks and Cameron Michalka (Chelsea); and his sister Lucille Michalka Jekel.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 12th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes - Westside Chapel (3926 S 9th St, Kalamazoo, MI 49009). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 12th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to The American Cancer Society or Centrica Rose Arbor Place.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Langeland Family Funeral Homes



Thu

June 12

Visitation

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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

Thu

June 12

Funeral service

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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

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