Michael Hill

Michael James Hill, age 52, of Kalamazoo, MI passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2017 at Borgess Medical Center. Michael was born in Kalamazoo on July 30, 1964. He was employed as a mechanic by Wilson Air Equipment. He was an avid outdoorsman, who enjoyed fishing, camping and gardening. He is survived by his loving fiance and companion, Kathleen Dalman; his mother, Effie Wilma Hill; two sons, Chad A. Lang and Dustin J. (Sara) Gettig; step-daughter, Kristina Johnson; six grandchildren, Charles, Sereniti, Dominick, Shawn, Destiny and Tristian; and four sisters, Mary Beth (Steve) Gardner, Patience "Patty" Leigh Ruggio, Jeanine Lynn Roberts and Brenda Kay Councell. Michael was preceded in death by his father, William James Hill Jr.; and his brother-in-law, Craig Councell. Friends may visit with the family from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday, January 18th at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. The funeral service will be held at the funeral chapel at 1 p.m. on Thursday, January 19th, officiated by Rev. Doug Vardel. Interment will follow in West Cooper Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the family to establish a fund to care for Michael's grandchildren.