Norma Jean Lange, age 93, a lifelong resident of Big Rapids, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2018 with her family at her side. She was born June 24, 1924 in Big Rapids, the daughter of Edward A. and Bertha A. (Steffen) Lange. Norma graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1941 and immediately began working at the Pangborn Agency, which later became the Ariss Agency in Big Rapids. Her career as an administrative assistant in the Insurance Industry lasted over 47 years. Norma was a lifelong member of St. Peters Lutheran Church of Big Rapids. She had many interests including; needle point projects, playing cribbage and she loved to travel. Norma is survived by her nieces and nephews, Norma (Brian) Hockett, David Lange, Brenda Lange all of Big Rapids, Kathlyn Lange of Wisconsin, Stephen (Mary Jo) Lange of Muskegon; several great nieces and nephews; many cousins and lifelong friend, Fred Benedict of Croton. Norma was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Donald Lange and John Lange Sr., a niece, Marta Ann Lange Culkin, a nephew, John Lange Jr. and two sisters-in-law, Pauline Lange and Barbara J. Lange. Cremation has taken place and there will be a graveside service at Highland View Cemetery this spring for family and friends. Share a memory of condolence with the family by clicking the guest book tab at www.daggettgilbertfuneralhome.com Arrangements entrusted to the Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home in Big Rapids.