Obituaries Archive

Marjorie A. Sheppard

June 3, 2026

No public services are being planned. Marjorie will be laid to rest at Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice, in c/o the funeral home. Marjorie, Charles and Jill are especially grateful to...

Jessica L. Paterala

June 2, 2026

A Celebration of Life gathering will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Bronson Hospitality House or Gift of Life of Michigan. ...

Diana M. Nowakowski

May 31, 2026

In accordance with her wish, cremation will take place and private family remembrances will be held. She will be laid to rest privately with Dean at Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice, c/...

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David A. Priest

May 31, 2026

No public services are planned. David will be laid to rest at Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to Centrica Care Navigators, in c/o the funeral home....
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Gay Jepkema

May 30, 2026

Gay requested that no public services be held. Memorial Contributions may be made to Centrica Care Navigators, in c/o the funeral home....

Beverly J. Bloomquist

May 30, 2026

A private memorial service will be held. Beverly will be laid to rest in the Columbarium of First Presbyterian Church. Memorial Contributions may be made to Centrica Care Navigators (hospice) or First Presbyterian Church of Kalamazoo, in c/o of the f...

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George I. Peterson

May 28, 2026

A memorial service will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Kalamazoo, Visiting Angels and Centrica Care Navigators....

Thomas Space

May 26, 2026

A memorial service will be announced at a later date....

Markle Laws

May 26, 2026

In accordance with his wish, cremation will take place and private family remembrances will be held. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Kalamazoo Humane Society, c/o the funeral home....

Janet L. Wolf

May 26, 2026

A celebration of life is planned for Sunday, May 31, 2026, from 3:30–5:30 p.m. at StoryPoint Kalamazoo, 1700 Bronson Way, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49009. Memorial donations in Jan’s honor may be made to the Literacy Council of Kalamazoo, reflecting he...
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Mark R. Jenness

May 26, 2026

At Mark’s request, there will be no memorial service. If you are able, honor Mark’s memory in ways that help sustain the natural world. If you choose to make a contribution, please consider organizations like the Michigan Audubon Society Educa...
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Thomas L. Levenske

May 24, 2026

In accordance with his wish, cremation will take place and private family remembrances will be held. Memorial Contributions may be made to Centrica Rose Arbor Place, c/o the funeral home. ...

Viola Miller

May 23, 2026

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 pm on Thursday, May 28, at the Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home, 917 S. Burdick, Kalamazoo, MI 49001. Funeral Service will be held at 11 am on Friday, May 29, at the Lighthouse Community Church, 4321 S. 11th St, Kalam...
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William "Bill" R. Dean

May 23, 2026

A private graveside service is being held. Bill will be laid to rest at Mt. Ever Rest Memorial Park, South. Memorial contributions may be made to Gentiva Hospice, in c/o the funeral home. The family wishes to express their gratitude to those who care...

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William G. Paige

May 22, 2026

A celebration of Bill’s life will be held on July 29 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Main St. Pub at 5462 Gull Road in Kalamazoo. Please join us in sharing your memories of Bill, see familiar faces and old friends, and enjoy your favorite beverag...

Allan Gernaat

May 22, 2026

In accordance with his wish cremation will take place and private family remembrances will be held. The family would like to thank Al’s cousin Brenda and many close friends who cared for him during his final days. Memorial Contributions may be made...

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Merle E. Hamblin

May 18, 2026

Merle will be laid to rest at Ft. Custer National Cemetery on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, beginning at 10:00AM, (please arrive in the cemetery gathering area at 9:45AM). Memorial contributions may be made to Nazareth Assembly of God Church, c/o the funera...

Allen Gene Smith

May 18, 2026

No public services are currently planned. Memorial Contributions may be made to Refurbished Pets of Southern Michigan, in c/o the funeral home....

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Joan K. Kearney

May 15, 2026

In accordance with her wish, cremation will take place and a celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2026, 1:00 PM, at the Time Out Lounge 400 East Michigan Ave., Galesburg, MI 49053. Memorial contributions may be made to Bronson Ca...

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Daniel L. Smith

May 14, 2026

In accordance with his wish, cremation will take place and private family remembrances will be held. Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o the funeral home....

Anita M. Lehr Kiewiet

May 14, 2026

Anita will be laid to rest in a graveside service on Monday, June 1, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. at Ft. Custer National Cemetery, 15501 Dickman Rd., Augusta. Those wishing to attend should meet in the cortege assembly area at 1:15 p.m. Memorial Contributions ...
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Julie M. Reinholt

May 13, 2026

A service in witness to God’s grace in Julie’s life, will be held on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home, 917 S. Burdick St. Kalamazoo. Friends may call on the family on Wednesday evening, May 20, 2026 from 4:...

Albert J. Wielinga

May 13, 2026

No public services are planned. Memorial Contributions may be made to Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries, in c/o the funeral home....
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Laurence A. Langer

May 13, 2026

No services are planned at this time. Memorial contributions may be made to Centrica Care Navigators Hospice. ...
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Lucille M. "Lucy" Maxson

May 12, 2026

To celebrate and honor Lucy’s life, her family will be holding a memorial service on Saturday, May 16, at Zion Lutheran Church, 2122 Bronson Blvd. Kalamazoo, MI 49008. Friends will be received at the church beginning at 10:00. Private interment wil...

James "Jim" Lent

May 12, 2026

A private family memorial is being planned. Jim will be laid to rest in the Resurrection Garden of Trinity Lutheran Church, Muskegon. Memorial Contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church Feeding Families Food Pantry (Trinity Lutheran, Muske...

Thomas E. Zuidema

May 11, 2026

In accordance with his wish, cremation will take place and private family remembrances will be held. Memorial Contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice, c/o the funeral home. ...

Sonja M. Carlo

May 11, 2026

A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 12, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Noon at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home, 917 S. Burdick St., Kalamazoo. Friends may call on the family one hour prior to the service at the funeral home, beginning at 11:00 a.m. S...

Christopher C. Finley

May 11, 2026

A memorial service to honor and celebrate Christopher’s life will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2026, beginning at 1:00 PM, at Bethany Reformed Church, 1833 S. Burdick St. Kalamazoo, MI 49001. The family will receive friends at the church beginning ...
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Linda R. Van Goeye

May 10, 2026

A private graveside service will be held at Mt. Ever Rest Memorial Park, South, A public memorial reception will be held on Monday, May 18, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. at Heritage Christian Reformed Church 2857 S. 11th St., Kalamazoo. Family, friends and memb...