Obituaries Archive

Gary L. Royston

October 30, 2025

In accordance with his wish cremation will take place and a gathering to honor and celebrate his life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to DC Strong, c/o the funeral home....
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James E. Wilkey

October 29, 2025

A private graveside service is planned at Floral Lawn Memorial Park, Battle Creek. Memorial contributions may be made to Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries or Kalamazoo Loaves and Fishes, in c/o the funeral home. ...
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Larry A. Hoeksema

October 28, 2025

A memorial service to honor and celebrate Larry’s life will be held on Monday, November 3, 2025, beginning at 12:00 pm, at First Reformed Church, 7905 S. Westnedge Ave. Portage, MI 49002. The family will receive friends from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, t...
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Sharon B. Klok

October 27, 2025

In accordance with her wish cremation will take place and private family remembrances will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to Centrica Rose Arbor Place or Kalamazoo Humane Society, c/o the funeral home....

Joan C. Buttery

October 26, 2025

In keeping with her wishes, cremation has taken place, and she will be interred in the Columbarium Niches at Fort Custer Veterans National Cemetery. A memorial service will be held on Friday, November 21, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Milwood United Methodi...

Grace Gould

October 25, 2025

No public services are planned at this time. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s own choice, in c/o the funeral home....
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David L. Rediker, Jr.

October 23, 2025

A Celebration of David’s Life will be held on Thursday, October 30, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Family Worship Center Church of God, 5841 East H Ave., Kalamazoo. David will be laid to rest at Mt. Ever Rest Memorial Park. Memorial contribut...
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Shelley G. Lamper

October 22, 2025

A memorial visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home, 917 S. Burdick St., Kalamazoo. Memorial contributions may be made to Kalamazoo Animal Rescue, in c/o the funeral hom...
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David P. Burnson

October 22, 2025

A visitation to welcome those who loved Dave will be held at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home, 917 S. Burdick St. Kalamazoo, MI 49001, on Monday October 27, 2025, from 2:00 to 4:00pm and 6:00 to 8:00pm. Dave will be laid to rest privately at Moorep...

Mark E. Holmes

October 21, 2025

In accordance with his wish, cremation will take place, and no services are scheduled at this time. Memorial contributions may be made to the SPCA of Kalamazoo, c/o the funeral home....
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Shawn Joseph Walker

October 21, 2025

Cremation will take place and a memorial service to honor and celebrate his life will be held on Sunday, November 16, 2025, from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, at the Portage VFW, 8845 S. Sprinkle Rd. Portage, MI 49002. Memorial contributions may be made to the...
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Randy G. Rogers

October 21, 2025

A Celebration of Life for Randy will be held by the family at a later date. If you would like to make a charitable donation in Randy’s memory, please send donations to Kalamazoo Animal Rescue or the charity of your choice....

Sandra Jo Lager

October 20, 2025

A joint memorial service for Sandra and Larry will be held in Kalamazoo at St. Andrew Community Church, 3631 Covington Rd., Kalamazoo, MI 49001, on November 15, 2025, at 11AM. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Kalamazoo. ...

Mary L. Blakely

October 19, 2025

A family memorial service will be held at a later date. Interment will be in Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park....

Dennis L. Smith

October 18, 2025

In accordance with his wish, Dennis will be cremated, and private family remembrances will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to Transitions Hospice Care or White Oaks Assisted Living, c/o the funeral home....
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Miles J. Goretzka

October 17, 2025

In accordance with his wish cremation will take place and a celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice, c/o the funeral home....
2 Messages

Steven James Lilly

October 17, 2025

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. at Radiant Life Church, 907 N. Nottawa, Sturgis. Friends may call on the family one hour prior to the service at the church beginning at 2:00 p.m. Steven will be laid to rest ...
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Dale T. Lemmer

October 17, 2025

A service in witness to Dale’s life and faith will be held on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Prairie Edge Christian Reformed Church, 9316 Oakland Dr., Portage. Friends may call on the family two hours prior to the service at the chur...

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Larry E. Bridges

October 16, 2025

A Celebration of Larry’s Life will take place on Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Edwardsburg Estate Clubhouse, 69425 M-62, Edwardsburg, MI. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kalamazoo Humane Society, c/o the fune...

Beverly A. Kelley

October 16, 2025

A graveside service will be held on Sunday, November 2, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at Schoolcraft Township Cemetery, 50 East “VW” Avenue Vicksburg, MI 49097. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Beverly’s name to the Parkinson’s Foundation or...
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Shirley J. Smith

October 15, 2025

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. 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 1:00 p.m. ...

Jeffry G. Haws

October 10, 2025

No public services are planned at this time. ...
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Michael P. McGuigan

October 9, 2025

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday October 23, 2025, beginning at 11:00 AM, at St. Monica Catholic Church on Kilgore Rd., where the family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service. Luncheon will follow in the St. Monica...

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Scott S. Beck

October 6, 2025

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

Nancy K. Ebert

October 5, 2025

In accordance with her wish cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held to celebrate her life....
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Naomi Nakken

October 4, 2025

Cremation will take place, and a celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Toys for Tots, c/o the funeral home....
4 Messages

Thomas A. Saya

October 4, 2025

A Funeral Mass will be said on May 16, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 85 S Madison Ave, Custer, MI. Friends may greet the family one hour prior to the mass at the church, beginning at 10:00 a.m. and following the service. Tom ...

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Claude Lawrence

October 3, 2025

Friends may call on the family on Friday, October 10, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home, 917 S. Burdick St., Kalamazoo, and for one hour prior to a Memorial Service which will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2025, a...

Mark A. Shipley

October 2, 2025

In accordance with his wish cremation will take place and no services are being held. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice, c/o the funeral home....
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Alan G. Dowdy

October 2, 2025

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Prairie Home Cemetery, Climax, where Alan will be laid to rest next to his parents. Memorial contributions may be made to Comstock Community Center or Galesburg United Chu...