Joan Kristo Vangel MD Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Joan Kristo Vangel MD of Milford, Michigan, born in Gary, Indiana, who passed away on January 10, 2025, at the age of 80, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Spase Vangel and Viola Adomitis Vangel; and her brother Stephen Vangel. She is survived by: her significant other Gail Cooper; her sister Mary; her nephews, Stephen Jr. (Dorothy) and Christopher (Michelle); her niece Natalie (David); her great-nephews, Stephen III, Robert, Michael, Paul, Eric, Owen, Carson, Aidan and Ike; her great-niece Blythe; her sister-in-law Marianne; her partner's children, Kathleen (Vince), William (Laura) and Scott (Abra); her grandchildren, Nicholas (Yangyang), Steven, William (Corinne), Robert, Alex, Gwen, John and Grace; and her great grandchild Penelope. She is also survived by many extended family members and dear friends.
Visitation was held on Thursday, January 16th 2025 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors - Milford (404 E Liberty St, Milford Charter Twp, MI 48381). A prayer was held on Thursday, January 16th 2025 at 6:30 PM at the same location. A funeral Mass was held on Friday, January 17th 2025 at 10:00 AM and at 11:00 AM at the St. Mary Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church (1955 E Commerce St, Milford, MI 48381). A graveside service was held on Friday, January 17th 2025 at 12:30 PM at the Oak Grove Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Joan's name are encouraged to Michigan Humane Society at 2937 E Grand Blvd Suite 800, Detroit, MI 48202; Michigan Waterway Stewards at https://www.miwaterwaysstewards.org or Rising Above, Reaching Beyond (A campaign for Henry Ford health) at Henry Ford Health, Development Office, 1 Ford Place #5A, Detroit, MI 48202.
