Obituaries Archive


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Larry E. King

January 13, 2023

A celebration of Larry’s life will be held on Friday, January 20, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. noon, at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home, 917 S. Burdick St., Kalamazoo. Friends may call on the family for one hour prior to the service beginning at 11:00 a....

Michelle K. Lynch

January 13, 2023

A celebration of Michelle’s life will be held at her residence in Plainwell, Michigan (964 Pinnacle Court, Plainwell 49080) from 3:00 -7:00 pm on Thursday January 19, 2023. Please join us in celebrating her life and sharing stories....
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Vivian E. Ritums

January 13, 2023

Interment will be held at Ft. Custer National Cemetery on Monday, February 6, 2023, beginning at 1:00 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to her family (checks payable to Susan Ritums), c/o the funeral home. Family and friends may share a condolen...
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Angeline L. Collison

January 8, 2023

Cremation has taken place with internment at Fort Custer National Cemetery. A private family memorial will be held. She was very appreciative of the special care givers at Park Village Pines. Memorials may be made in her name to Park Village Pines, ...
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Jane Veech

January 6, 2023

No service is being planned at this time. She and John will be laid to rest in the columbarium at First Presbyterian Church. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, in c/o the funeral home. ...
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Matthew R. Foster

January 6, 2023

A Celebration of Matt’s Life will be held on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Parkview Hills Willow Lake Clubhouse, 3707 Greenleaf Circle, Kalamazoo. There will be a time for sharing memories and prayer at 6:00 p.m. if you wis...

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George O. Roe

January 3, 2023

A memorial service to honor his life will be held at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home on Thursday, January 12, 2023, beginning at 11:00 AM. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service beginning at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow at Ft...
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Dana D. Wilson

January 2, 2023

No services are being planned at this time. Memorial contributions may be made to charity of one’s choice, in c/o the funeral home. ...
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Jacqueline R. Knapp

January 2, 2023

A celebration of her life will take place at the Comstock VFW Post 6252, 5990 East Michigan Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49048, on Friday, January 13, 2023 at 11:00 AM with a luncheon to follow. Interment will be next to Russell at Ft. Custer National Cemeter...
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Charla M. Kingsbury

January 2, 2023

A Celebration of Charla’s life will be held on Saturday, January 21, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Oshtemo Community Center, 6407 Parkview Ave., Kalamazoo. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice, in c/o the ...

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Jack A. Smith

January 1, 2023

In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place and a private family gathering will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be given to a charity of one’s choice. ...

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Clarence "Bud" Bierenga

December 29, 2022

A memorial service to honor and celebrate his life will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, January 5, 2023, beginning at 11:00 AM with Pastor Steve Johnson officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home beginning at 10:00 AM, ...
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Esther B. Kamvazaana

December 27, 2022

A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 6, 2023, at 11:00 a.m., at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home, 917 S. Burdick St., Kalamazoo. Friends may call on the family for one half hour prior to the service at the funeral home, beginning at 10:30...
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Thell M. Woods

December 27, 2022

There will be a memorial service beginning at 11:00 a.m. on January 28, 2023, with a gathering beginning at 10:00 a.m., at First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo, 212 S. Park Street. His ashes will be interred with his parents and brother in Alma...
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Paul R. Burza

December 26, 2022

There will be no services at this time. A Celebration of Life and private graveside service will be held at a later date. He will be interred at Riverside Cemetery in Kalamazoo, MI. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to his wife, Deborah, ...

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Kenneth P. Warnicke

December 25, 2022

A service to honor and celebrate his life will be held on Monday, January 2, 2023, beginning at 11:00 AM, in the chapel at Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park-South. Memorial contributions may be given to the Alzheimer's Association, c/o the funeral home. ...
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Gregg A. Thomsen

December 25, 2022

No services are being planned at this time. Memorial contributions may be given to the charity of one’s choice, in c/o the funeral home. ...

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Ronald E. Block

December 24, 2022

In accordance with his wish, cremation will take place and interment with full military honors will be at Ft. Custer National Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions in Ron’s memory may be given to Ministry with Community or a charity of o...

Valdis A. Rozentals

December 23, 2022

A celebration of Valdis' life will be held on August 12, 2023 at 12:00 PM at the Latvian Neighborhood Pavilion ("Ciems"), located at the corner of Day Road and Zemgale Road in Three Rivers, Michigan. A brief ceremony will take place and light refresh...
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Janith L. Ahlrich

December 23, 2022

A memorial service will be held at a later date and time. Jan will be laid to rest at West Cooper Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation....
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Louise A. DeVall

December 21, 2022

In accordance with her wishes, cremation will take place and no service is scheduled....

Virginia R. Cook

December 21, 2022

A service in witness to Virginia’s life and faith will be held on Saturday January 7, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at Kalamazoo First Assembly of God, 5550 Oakland Dr. Friends may call on the family one hour prior to the service at the church, beginning at 1...
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Anthony E. Holbrook, Sr.

December 20, 2022

The memorial service to celebrate his life has been postponed until further notice....

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Raymond L. Cook

December 19, 2022

No services will be held at this time. Ray will be laid to rest at Ft. Custer National Cemetery with full military honors in the spring. Memorial contributions may be given to Cheff Center, in c/o the funeral home. ...
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Betty R. Campbell

December 19, 2022

Cremation has taken place as per her request. Internment will take place at a later date in the Fort Custer Nation Cemetery....