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Kathleen Delong

July 20, 2025
Kalamazoo, MI

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Kathy was born February 17, 1948, in Kalamazoo, MI, to Clinton Jr. and Frances (Vernia) Stoneburner and passed away July 20, 2025, in Sarasota, FL, after suffering from a stroke at her home in Bradenton, FL.

She is survived by her two sons and their wives Tim & Alicia DeLong and Tom & Gina DeLong. Brothers and their wives Gerry & Kay Stoneburner and Fred & Jeann Stoneburner, four grandchildren Joshua, Gabriel and Erin and a great grandchild Sophie and nieces Stacy (Todd) Keyser, and Nicole (Bret) Hawkins.

Kathy graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School in 1966 and attended Ferris State University. She worked for many years as a dental hygienist and later as a realtor. She enjoyed her family, keeping up her home, gardening and her cats.

Her body will be cremated, and a private celebration of life will be scheduled later in Kalamazoo Michigan. Celebrating her passion for animals any donations may be sent to the humane society of Manatee County at https://humanemanatee.org/donate/online-donations/.

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