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October 24, 1952 - June 7, 2026 To honor Gail’s life, a visitation will be held at Joldersma and Klein Funeral Home, 917 S. Burdick St. Kalamazoo, MI 49001, on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Catherine of Siena Church, 1150 W. Center Ave. Portage, MI 49024, on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, beginning at 11:00 AM. The family will receive friends at the church beginning at 10:00 AM, one hour prior to the service. Gail will be laid to rest with family in Iron River, Michigan. Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church c/o the funeral home. |
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Gail Lynn Lennan, died on June 7, 2026, peacefully at home after a long fight with cancer. Gail was born October 24, 1952, in Stambaugh, MI, the daughter of the late Geno and Betty (Laine) Giuliani. A sharp minded woman, she received her nursing degree from Northern Michigan University, went on to get her BSN from Michigan State University, and from Andrews University, a master’s degree and her degree as a Certified Nurse Midwife. She returned to Kalamazoo and worked for Bronson Methodist Hospital Women’s Health. While there she had the unique honor of delivering four of her five grandchildren and many others in the Kalamazoo area. When not working Gail loved boating and taking trips to Lake Michigan and enjoyed playing the drums as a pastime. Her greatest joy in life came from spending time with her family. She was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and friend who leaves behind the legacy of a life well lived. Those who loved Gail know that her smile and kindness made a difference in this world and she will be missed. On September 17, 1977, she married George Lennan, who survives. She is also survived by her daughter, LeeAnn (Lennan) Carroll; son, Ian Lennan; grandchildren, Annie Pendola-Stull, Daelin Omran, Nadia Omran, Jinan Omran and Kingston Lennan; sisters, Barbara Loberger of Green Bay WI, Gina Dye of Iron River, MI, Hillary Giuliani of Grand Rapids, MI; brothers Brian Giuliani of Grove City, PA, Cory and Rickey Giuliani of Burgland, MI. Gail is preceded by her mother Betty Nordstrom, stepfather Lauren Nordstrom and father Geno Giuliani, a brother, Chris Giuliani. | |