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Jonathan Vangen
JONATHAN LEE VANGEN
Monona
Jonathan Lee Vangen, 55, of Monona, died Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016, at his home in Monona. Jonathan Lee was born July 1, 1961, to Raymond and Janet (Burke) Vangen in Postville.
Jon is survived by his daughter, Takara Vangen and Bryan McBain of Garnavillo; parents, Raymond and Janet Vangen of Monona; two sisters, Vannessia (David) Klinsky of Cedar Rapids and Kimberly (Patrick) Marshall of Cedar Rapids; five nieces and nephews, Alissa (Mark Mendoza) Klinsky of Cedar Rapids, Erik (Briona) Klinsky of Brooklyn Park, Minn., Alexandra Klinsky of Cedar Rapids, Joseph (Shelley) Marshall of West Des Moines and Mallory Marshall of Cedar Rapids; one great-nephew, Connor Mendoza; and special friend, Kara Giselson of Prairie du Chien, Wis.
Jon was preceded in death by his grandparents, Johan and Evelyn Vangen, and Melvin and Goldie Burke.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Monona, with the Rev. Erika Kielstrup officiating. Visitation will be one hour before services at the church. Burial will be at a later date at Walnut Mound Cemetery, Retreat, Wis.
Leonard-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Monona, is helping the family with arrangements.
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