Obituaries Archive

Helen J. Schulz

June 8, 2026

A memorial service will be held in the fall. Helen will be laid to rest in Fairview Cemetery, Manton, MI. Memorial Contributions may be made to American Cancer Society or Centrica Care Navigators, in c/o the funeral home....

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Ronald E. Wertz, Sr.

June 7, 2026

Ron will be laid to rest in a graveside service on Monday, June 22, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. at Ft. Custer National Cemetery 15501 W. Dickman Rd., Augusta. Those wishing to attend should meet in the cortege assembly area of the cemetery at 1:15 p.m. Memoria...

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Jack L. Amos

June 6, 2026

A funeral service in witness to Jack’s life and faith will be held on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Third Christian Reformed Church, 2400 Winchell Ave., Kalamazoo. Friends may call on the family on Monday evening, June 15, 2026, from 5:0...
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John N. Phares, Jr.

June 5, 2026

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2026 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Julianna’s Restaurant, 2105 Lake St. Kalamazoo. John will be laid to rest at Mt. Ever Rest Memorial Park, South, in a private graveside service. Memorial ...

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...
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Diann S. Lentz

June 2, 2026

Friends will be received 5-7 pm Thursday June 11, 2026, at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 am Friday, June 12, 2026, at St. Augustine Cathedral. Interment will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Memorial Contrib...
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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. ...
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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....
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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....

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May 27, 2026

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Donald L. Fiocco

May 26, 2026

Burial with military honors will take place at Fort Custer National Cemetery on June 11, 2026, at 9:30 A.M....

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 ...

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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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:...