Obituary - Margaret "Marj" J. Langel

Margaret “Marj” J. Langel passed away on January 31, 2019, in the Kalispell hospital.

Marj was born on April 22, 1951, to John P. and Ann (De Vries) Heidema of Manhattan, MT. After graduating Manhattan Christian High School, she attended Montana State University, Calvin College and Flathead Valley Community College.

She married Douglas Langel on September 27, 1976, and they lived in Rudyard, MT until recently moving to Kalispell, MT.

Marj had three passions in life. Her son, Brandon, animals of any kind, and fishing. She enjoyed going to their cabin in Glacier National Park where she could spend time watching the wildlife, and fishing on Lake McDonald. 

She is survived by her husband, Douglas Langel of Kalispell, MT, son Brandon Langel of Denver, CO, and a sister, Pat Cok of Seattle, WA, and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Ann Heidema, father, John Heidema, brother, John Heidema, and sister Tjaakje Heidema. 

Margaret’s wishes that a funeral not be held are being honored by her family. Any memorials can be sent directly to Humane Society of Northwest Montana, 100 Adopt A Pet Way, Kalispell, MT 59903.