Obituaries Archive

Norma M. Radtke

September 16, 2024

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Pathfinder Church, 8740 S. Westnedge, Portage. Friends may call on the family one hour prior to the service at the church beginning at 10:00 a.m. Memorial contributions...

Ardetta F. Hart

September 14, 2024

In accordance with her wish cremation will take place and she will be laid to rest at Hope Cemetery on Monday, September 23, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. Memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice, c/o the funeral home. ...

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Nicolas J. Nieboer

September 14, 2024

A funeral service honoring Nick’s life will be held at Heritage Christian Reformed Church at 11:00 AM on Friday, September 20, 2024, preceded by visitation beginning at 10:00 AM. Burial will be at the Mt. Ever Rest Memorial Park South. Memorials in...

Christine Ann Bell

September 13, 2024

Christine has been cremated and funeral arrangements are being handled by Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be held with the date and time to be announced at a later date. Memorial contributions in Christine’s name may be m...
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Jeanne A. Howard

September 13, 2024

No public services are planned. Memorial contributions may be made to Gentiva Hospice, in care of the funeral home....
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Verne R. Wandell

September 12, 2024

A Celebration of Verne’s Life will be held on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 from 5:00 pm. to 8:00 p.m. at the Bellflower, 4700 D Ave W, Kalamazoo. Those wishing to make a lasting gift in Verne’s memory are asked to consider the Audobon Society, o...
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Michael A. Rogers

September 12, 2024

A committal service will be held on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at Mt. Ever Rest Memorial Park, South, 3941 S. Westnedge Ave., Kalamazoo. All of Mike's family and friends are invited. Memorial contributions may be given to Centrica Care...
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Lester Lee Ritsema

September 11, 2024

A Celebration of Life is being planned. Lester will be laid to rest at Maple Grove Cemetery, Antwerp Twp. Memorial contributions may be made to SPCA of Southwest Michigan, in c/o the funeral home. ...
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Ernie R. Fluty

September 11, 2024

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at the New Apostolic Church of Portage, 3600 W. Milham Avenue, Portage, MI, with Priest Keith Singleton officiating. Ernie was a kind and loving soul and will be deeply mi...
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Carolyn J. Gammon

September 10, 2024

A funeral service to honor and celebrate her life will be held at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home, 917 S. Burdick St., Kalamazoo, on Monday, September 16, 2024, beginning at 11:00 am. The family will receive friends at the funeral home beginning a...

Maeletta R. Savacool

September 9, 2024

In accordance with her wishes, cremation will take place and a memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at Bethel Baptist Church, 5701 Mt. Olivet Rd., Kalamazoo, MI 49004. Maeletta will be laid to rest with Keith at...
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Ora Mae Bruce

September 8, 2024

The family visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at 11 am at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home located at 917 South Burdick Street, Kalamazoo, MI. The funeral services will immediately follow at noon. The funeral procession will take u...
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James M. Allen

September 8, 2024

A memorial service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church on September 14, 2024, at 11:00 a.m.. Visitation with family will be at the church beginning at 10:00 a.m. Memorial donations may be made in Jim’s honor to Trinity Lutheran Church, 504 S. ...
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Vincent E. Bray

September 7, 2024

In accordance with his wish cremation will take place and private family services will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be given to the charity of one’s choice, c/o the funeral home. ...

Carol A. Bertrand

September 6, 2024

A celebration of life service will be held at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, beginning at 11:00 am. The family will receive friends at the funeral home beginning at 10:00 am, one hour prior to the service. Interment ...
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Luann Bigelow

September 6, 2024

A visitation will be held at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home on Thursday, September 12, 2024, from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. A funeral service will be held on Friday, September 13, 2024, beginning at 11:00 am, at First Reformed Ch...

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Donald R. LaRoy

September 5, 2024

A service in witness to the resurrection will be on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at Voyage Church, 6339 Atlantic Ave., Kalamazoo. Friends may call on the family on Friday night, September 27, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the chu...
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Cynthia L. McKeown

September 3, 2024

No public services are planned. Memorial contributions may be made to ASPCA of Southwest Michigan, in c/o the funeral home. ...
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Lowell K. Thomas

September 3, 2024

No public services are planned. Lowell will be laid to rest at the Memorial Gardens in Manchester, KY. Memorial contributions may be made to Centrica Care Navigators, in c/o the funeral home....
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Scott F. Ellard DDS.

September 2, 2024

Services will be held at Valley Family Church in Portage on September 28 at 1:00 pm, with a celebration of life to take place at 4:00 pm, at Indian Run Golf Course. Scott gave generously throughout his life and cared deeply about local kids having wh...
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Robert S. Banks

September 2, 2024

A graveside service will be held on Friday, September 6, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. noon at Mt. Ever Rest Memorial Park, 3941 S. Westnedge St., Kalamazoo. No public visitation is scheduled. Memorial contributions may be made to West Michigan Cancer Center, ...

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David J. Stafford

September 1, 2024

In accordance with his wish cremation will take place and he will be interred at Ft. Custer National Cemetery, date and time to be announced. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kalamazoo Humane Society or Centrica Care Navigators Hospice, c/o ...
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Justin R. Heflin

September 1, 2024

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday evening, September 10, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home, 917 S. Burdick St., Kalamazoo. Friends may call on the family two hours prior to the service at the funeral home beginning at 4...
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Molly Ann Bergman

August 31, 2024

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2024, 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:...

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Ted R. Vardaman

August 30, 2024

A memorial service to honor and celebrate his life will be held on Thursday, September 12, 2024, beginning at 11:00 a.m., with Pastor Jim Dyke officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home beginning at 10:00 a.m., one hour prior to...

Lynda L. Cutler

August 30, 2024

A memorial mass will be said on Monday, September 23, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, 936 Lake St., Kalamazoo. Friends may call on the family one hour prior to the service at the church beginning at 10:00 a.m. Lynda will be l...
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Ronald J. Foster

August 30, 2024

A visitation rosary will be held on Tuesday, October 1 from 4-7 pm at Joldersma-Klein Funeral Home, 917 S. Burdick St., Kalamazoo, Michigan, with the rosary beginning at 6:30 pm. Funeral Mass will follow on Wednesday, October 2 at 11 am at St. Martin...

Guy S. Bockover

August 29, 2024

A Celebration of Guy's Life will take place, with the date and time to be announced later....

Patricia A. Norg

August 28, 2024

Memorial Luncheon to honor and celebrate Patricia's life is to be held on Friday, September 20, 2024, from 1:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m., at Martell's Restaurant, 3501 Greenleaf Blvd. Kalamazoo, MI 49008. Patricia's final resting place will be at Grand Prair...

Connie L. Uithoven

August 22, 2024

No service is planned. ...