Debra Kangas

She was born in Hancock, MI, on June 8, 1954, a daughter of the late Robert and Elaine (Patana) Kangas. Debra was raised in Baltic and was a graduate of the Jeffer’s High School with the class of 1974. Debra lived with her grandmother for a few years until meeting her soul mate, Jay Spiegel. The couple have resided in South Range

and Baltic area for the past 40 years.

Ms. Kangas was an active member of Grace Lutheran Church of South Range, helping with Sunday School and singing in church. She enjoyed caring for and going for walks with her dogs over the year, swimming in the summer, and knitting. Debra also enjoyed helping with other charities in the area such as Little Brother Friends of the Elderly and the Salvation Army.

Preceding her in death were her parents and her sister Carol and her brother Charles.

Surviving are: Her Soul Mate Jay Spiegel of Baltic, her brother Robert Kangas Jr. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins

A funeral service for Debra will be held 11:00 am Friday, February 13, 2026, at Grace Lutheran Church of South Range with Rev. Kelly Ylitalo to officiate. Spring burial will be in the Mt. View Cemetery of South Range. Friends may call on Friday, February 13, 2026, from 10:00 am until time of services at Grace Lutheran Church of South Range. To view Debra’s obituary or to send condolences to the family, please visit www.memorialchapel.net.

The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service – Mt. View Chapel of South Range is assisting the family with the arrangements.