Mildred Lois Lang

Mildred Lois (Rainbolt) Lang, age 86, of Ravenna formerly of Fruitport and Coopersville, passed away on April 18, 2026, in Fruitport Twp., Michigan. She was born on March 20, 1940, in Muskegon, Michigan.

Mildred was preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Waneta (Cummins) Rainbolt, husband Richard Lang, granddaughter, Sarah Lang, sister, Claudette Rainbolt and four brothers, Claude Rainbolt Jr., Richard Rainbolt, Patrick Rainbolt, and Phillip Rainbolt.

Mildred is survived by her four children, Juanitta Lang and Joshua Munger, Maria and Stephen Van Hoeven, Richard and Shannon Lang, and Robert and Susan Lang. She also leaves behind many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, and many nieces and nephews. Her family was a great source of pride and joy to her.

Mildred was a proud graduate of Muskegon Heights High School and later attended Muskegon Community College. She worked as a school bus driver for Fruitport Public Schools, where she faithfully served for 30 plus years. She was known for her dependable nature and the care she showed to the children she transported each day.

Music was an important part of Mildred’s life from an early age. She played the saxophone in the Muskegon Heights High School Band, and in later years she found joy in playing the acoustic guitar and singing. She also enjoyed playing softball, going out to dinner with her family and friends, crocheting, and bowling. She was an avid bowler and was well known at the Fruitport and Ravenna bowling alleys.

Faith was also an important part of Mildred’s life. While living in Fruitport, Mildred and her family attended Fruitport Christian Reformed Church. Later, after moving to Ravenna and the Sullivan Township area, she attended Sullivan Community Church. Her church life was a source of comfort, fellowship, and strength, and it remained a meaningful part of her journey.

Mildred will be remembered as a woman who loved her family, served her community, and lived with faith. Her good sense of humor and friendly personality left a lasting impression on all who knew her. Though she will be deeply missed, her memory will continue to live on in the hearts of her family and friends.

A Graveside Service will take place 11:00 A.M. Thursday, April 23, 2026 at Sullivan Twp. Cemetery with Rev. John Romanowski officiating. Following the graveside service family and friends will gather at the Sullivan Community Church for a luncheon and time of continued celebration and sharing memories.

Memorial donations may be made to St Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Condolences for the family may be left on Mildred’s guestbook at www.throopfh.com.

Arrangements handled by Throop Funeral Home, Coopersville, MI. www.throopfh.com, ph. 616-837-8161.