Debbora Anne Lang, age 56, of St. Jacques, passed away Friday, September 13, 2019 at her home.
Debbie was born May 21, 1963, in Manistique, MI, the daughter of Clifford and Diana (Gould) Cota Jr. Her family resided in Garden where she grew up. She was united in marriage to Andrew Lang on May 25th, 1991. Debbie attended Bay de Noc Community College where she graduated from the ADN program as a Registered Nurse, even giving the commencement speech at her graduation. She then went on to work at many hospitals throughout the Upper Peninsula including OSF St. Francis Hospital. She also received her ACLS certification and worked as a travel nurse in emergency rooms throughout the U.S. In addition to her love of nursing, Debbie was also an avid reader and writer, writing stories and articles for The Daily Press over the years.
Debbie will be fondly remembered for her sense of humor as well as her strong devotion to her family. Her world revolved around her children and spending time with her beloved grandchildren.
In addition to her loving Husband, Andy, Debbie is survived by:
Mother: Diana Cota of Cooks, MI
Son: Randall Lang of St. Jacques, MI
3 Daughters: Diana (Jeremy) VanCourt of Gladstone, MI
Shalee Lang of Escanaba, MI
Kathleen (Lucas) Bradshaw of Gladstone, MI
2 Sisters: Threasa (Craig) Scott of Ontonagon, MI
Deanna Cota of Shelby Township, MI
6 Grandchildren: Caitlin VanCourt, Tacey Weber, Tian Weber, Christopher Weber, Alexander De Caire, and Delilah Bradshaw.
Also several Nephews and Niece.
In addition to her Father, Clifford Cota, Jr, Debbie is preceded in death by:
Mother-In-Law: Nancy Long
Cousin: John Pichette
And Brother-In-Law: Chris Lang
Family will receive friends Wednesday, September 18, 2019 from 1:00 until 3:00 PM at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. The Upper Peninsula Nurses Honor Guard will conclude visiting hours at 3:00 PM at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. Debbie will be laid to rest in the New Garden Cemetery in Garden, MI. A luncheon will follow the burial in St. John’s Catholic Church Hall. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the Lang family.
Sally Schuetter - Gulliver, MI
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to all during this difficult time. R.i.P Debbie. You will be missed by many.
Marsha Tomlinson - Ontonagon, MI
So sorry for your lost prayers for you and your family .love to all.
Bill and Chris keener - Cooks, Mi
So sorry for your families loss of a special lady.
Viola Radeleff - Beaumont, Ca
I will miss your laugh, my mother loved you and I know you loved her.
Love Peanuts and fsmily
Patricia Schwartz - Rapid River, MI
So sorry for your loss. Will miss her candid conversations. Debbie was a good friend.
Kathy Repp - Manistique , Mi
She was so friendly and full of life.my sympathy to all ❤
Bonnie Potts - Escanaba, MI
Diana, I am so sorry for your loss! Such a young age for someone to leave behind her beloved children and grandchildren as well as her sisters and other family. My prayers for all of you! Debbora sounds like she was a truly wonderful and loving mother. ( I only get the Press from my sister (usually several days later) or would have come to the funeral. )