Margaret Kangas

Margaret was born on December 23, 1958, in Hancock, Michigan, to the late Raymond and Sylvia (Kesti) Larson. She was raised in Atlantic Mine and was a graduate of the Jeffers High School class of 1977.

In 1978, Margaret was united in marriage to Gary Kangas. They were blessed with 8 beautiful children and 33 grandchildren.

Margaret enjoyed spending her time with family on the shores of Lake Superior. She was an avid thrifter whose creative eye gave old stuff new life. She was a member of the First Apostolic Lutheran Church.

Besides her parents, Margaret was preceded in death by: father and mother-in-law, Eli and Carolyn Kangas, sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Erwin Massie, sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Gary and Pam Pietila, sister-in-law, Sue Kangas, brother-in-law, Brian Moore and Brett Strang.

She is survived by her husband Gary, her 8 children: Keith (Karina), Ryan (Jill), Jessica (Aaron) Linna, Aleena (Josh) Torola, Mark (Krista), Mari (Craig) Helppi, Kendra (David) Rautiola, and Lauretta (Alex) Pietila, 33 grandchildren, her siblings: Judy (David) Nordstrom, Peter (Janet) Larson, Gordon (Peggy) Larson, Janet Larson, Kathryn Moore, Donna Strang, Sarah (Dan) Aho, and Jack (Nancy) Larson, her brothers and sisters-in-law: Cheryl (Ken) Larson, Steve (Judi) Kangas, Larry (Carol) Kangas, Paula (Mark) Koivisto, Kurt (Mary) Kangas, Tom (Rebecca) Kangas, Annette (Craig) Tolkkinen, Rebecca (Eric) Pennala, and Bob Kangas and many other nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

A Memorial service for Margaret will be held at 6pm on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the First Apostolic Lutheran Church in Houghton.

Friends may call on Thursday, May 21, 2026, from 2pm until the time of the service at the church.

To view Margaret’s obituary or to send condolences to the family, please visit www.memorialchapel.net.

The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service – Hancock Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.