Carolyn Elaine Kangas

Carolyn Elaine Kangas, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2023. A daughter of Edwin and Hulda Juntti, she was born August 7, 1931. She was married to Eli Kangas on October 14, 1950. He preceded her in death on November 19, 1986. She lived most of her life in lower Michigan and spent her summers at Big Traverse in Michigan’s upper peninsula. Carolyn is survived by 10 children, Cheryl (Ken) Larson, Steven (Judi) Kangas, Gary (Margaret) Kangas, Larry (Carol) Kangas, Paula (Mark) Koivisto, Kurt (Mary) Kangas, Thomas (Rebecca) Kangas, Annette (Craig) Tolkkinen, Rebecca (Eric) Pennala and Robert Kangas; 89 grandchildren, 232 great-grandchildren; brothers, David (Regina) Juntti and Phillip (Vicki) Juntti. She was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter and son in law, Pam and Gary Pietila; a daughter-in-law, Susan Kangas; 1 granddaughter, Bethany Kangas; 1 grandson, Josh Pennala and 3 great granddaughters, Lila, Sophia and Lillie; sisters, Jeanette and Lynda; brother Harold. She is further survived by sisters and brothers-in-laws, many nieces and nephews, and sisters and brothers in faith.