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Virginia Spitters-Bonselaar

May 29, 2022
Portage, MI

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Spitters-Bonselaar, Virginia R. (Langeland) Portage Passed away Sunday evening, May 29, 2022 at the age of 95. Virginia was born October 4, 1926 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Dennis and Laurine (Cooper) Langeland. She moved with her family from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo at the age of 14, and was a 1945 graduate of Kalamazoo Christian High School. She was a former member of Alamo Avenue Christian Reformed Church, Southern Heights Christian Reformed Church and current member of Centerpoint. Prior to her retirement she was a longtime office manager at Langeland Family Funeral Homes. Virginia was a person who loved social time with family and friends, but also enjoyed her solitude with a good book or a crossword puzzle. She loved spending time outdoors, whether it was gardening, time on the beach, or enjoying a sunset. On February 27, 1947 she was united in marriage to Elmer Bonselaar who preceded her in death on November 16, 1991. She later married Robert Spitters who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her parents. Virginia is survived by her children, Kathleen (David) Durian, David (Carol) Bonselaar, Nancy Bonselaar, Ellen "Cricket" Nash; 11 grandchildren, Vicky (Al) Wirgau, Bob (Karla) Durian, Steve (Tammy) Durian, David Bonselaar, Lynne (Nick) Ryskamp, Kristine (David) Geer, Michelle (James) Dennis, Michael Lemmen, Matthew Lemmen (Loun Khammy), Brock Hensley (Yvette), and Trey Williams (Megan); 21 great-grandchildren; brothers, Harold (Rose Marie) Langeland, Norman (Bonnie) Langeland; and several nieces and nephews. The family is grateful to the staff of Compassus Hospice and Kairos Dwelling for their loving care. A private family graveside service will be held at Ft. Custer National Cemetery where she will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband Elmer of over 44 years. Memorials may be directed to Compassus Hospice or Kairos Dwelling. To view Virginia's personalized webpage please visit https://www.langelands.com