Obituaries Archive

Kathy A. Gianakis

November 28, 2025

Friends will be received 2-4 pm and 5-7 pm Thursday December 4, 2025 at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home where a Rosary will be recited at 7 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 am Friday at St. Monica Catholic Church. Interment will be i...

Rickey L. Phillips

November 24, 2025

Rickey was cremated and his family will host a celebration of life in Spring of 2026. His family will make a formal announcement with details at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to The Great Lakes Burn Camp. “Who loves ya?â...
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Dmitry J. Taylor

November 24, 2025

A memorial service to honor Dmitry’s life will be held on Saturday, November 29, 2025, beginning at 11:00AM, at Community Presbyterian Church, 811 Gorham Ln., Kalamazoo, MI 49006. The family will receive friends at the church beginning at 10:00 AM,...

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Gordon S. Berkhousen

November 24, 2025

Friends will be received Friday, Dec. 5, 2025 at 10am at Zion Lutheran Church, 2122 Bronson Blvd, Kalamazoo, MI 49008, where services will follow at 11am. Luncheon will follow the services. Memorial contributions may be made to Zion Lutheran Church...

Catherine A. Hull

November 23, 2025

Details regarding a celebration of life will be shared soon. ...

Geraldine Bagley

November 22, 2025

Private interment will be held at Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or Twelve-Baskets Food Pantry, c/o the funeral home. ...

Janice Kay Zamojski

November 22, 2025

Cremation has taken place, and she will be laid to rest in a private family service at Harwick Cemetery in Mattawan beside her loving husband Mike. A celebration of life will take place on Saturday, November 29, 2025, beginning at 2:00 PM, at 29300 ...

Lois C. Babcock

November 22, 2025

A memorial luncheon will be held at Hartford United Methodist Church on January 10, 2026, from 11:00am to 3:00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to NOMADS (Nomads on a Mission Active in Divine Service) or UMCOR (United Methodist Committee...

Robert E. Smith

November 22, 2025

Robert (Bobby) Eugene Smith was born to Leonard Smith Jr. and Sandra Aldrich on June 17th 1964. He passed on November 22nd 2025. He was 61 years old. He was affectionately known to most as Biker Bob. He loved Led Zeppelin and the Detroit Lions. He ...
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Tony R. Hatfield

November 22, 2025

A memorial service will be held from 2-4 pm Saturday November 29, 2025, at Plumbers and Pipefitters Local Union Hall #357, 11847 Shaver Rd Schoolcraft, MI 49087. Memorial contributions may be made to The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) https://www...
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Diane R. Fayle

November 20, 2025

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

Mildred L. Meredith

November 19, 2025

A celebration of Mildred’s life will be held at a later date. A private family internment was held at Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Centrica Care Navigators/Hospice at 7100 Stadium Drive, Kalamazoo MI 49009....
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Marguerite R. Karabin

November 19, 2025

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Luke’s Catholic Church, 3038 S. M-88, Bellaire, MI. Marguerite will be laid to rest with Ray at Calumet Park Cemetery, Crown Point, IN. Memorial contributions may ...

Laura E. Smith

November 18, 2025

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

George P. "Butch" Gerth Jr.

November 18, 2025

George will be laid to rest at Ft. Custer National Cemetery on Friday, December 5, 2025, beginning at 11:00 AM, (please arrive in the cemetery assembly area at 10:45 AM). For those wishing to make a memorial contribution, donations may be made to Kai...

Nancy C Koole

November 17, 2025

A memorial visitation will be held at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home on Monday, December 1, 2025, from 3:00 to 5:00 pm. Nancy will be laid to rest privately at Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Centrica Rose Arbor P...
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Dr. Neal E. Franks

November 17, 2025

A celebration of life will happen at a later date. In lieu of flowers, in memoriam gifts to Meals on Wheels of Wake County https://www.wakemow.org/ or Heifer International https://www.heifer.org/ would be in accordance with family wishes. ...

Helder Ramirez Mazariegos

November 16, 2025

The Mass of Christian Burial was held on November 24, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with Msgr. Leo Cartanega presiding....

Rosemary V. Kuivenhoven

November 16, 2025

Spunky until the very end, Rosemary will be greatly missed by her family and friends. On November 21 from 5-7 pm there will be a visitation at Joldersma and Klein, 917 S. Burdick, Kalamazoo. A service to celebrate her life will be Saturday, November ...

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Thomas J. Farrell

November 15, 2025

A Celebration of Tom's Life will take place on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Living Well Church, 5475 Ravine Rd, Kalamazoo, Mi. Memorial Contributions may be made to Habitat for Humanity, in c/o the funeral home....

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Mark S. Commer

November 14, 2025

A funeral service to honor and celebrate Mark’s life will be held on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home, beginning at 11:00am. The family will receive friends at the funeral home beginning at 10:00am, one hour prior...
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Dorothy A. Trautman

November 14, 2025

Dorothy will be laid to rest privately at Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park. A memorial service to honor and celebrate her life will be held on December 3, 2025, at 11:00am at Northeastern Baptist Church, 6536 E. G Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49048. In lieu of flow...
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Jeffrey R. Wells

November 14, 2025

A service in witness to Jeff’s life and faith will be held on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Westwood Christian Reformed Church, 620 Northampton Rd., Kalamazoo. Friends may call on the family Monday, November 24, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. ...

Wilma D. Bierenga

November 14, 2025

A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, December 5, 2025 at 11:00 a.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 10.00 a.m. Wilm...

James R. Strong

November 13, 2025

No public services are planned. The family is planning a private graveside service at Boughton Cemetery, where Jim will be laid to rest. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice, in c/o the funeral home. ...
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Harold J. Alphenaar

November 13, 2025

A funeral service to honor and celebrate Harold’s life will be held on Friday, November 21, 2025, at Texas Corners Bible Church, 7780 S. 8th St. Kalamazoo, MI 49009, beginning at 11:00 am. The family will receive friends at the church beginning at ...

Mav R. Whitney

November 13, 2025

A celebration of life service will be held in the spring. Memorial contributions may be made to West Michigan Cancer Center, c/o the funeral home....
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Carolyn L. Vestal

November 13, 2025

A memorial service will be held 11 am Saturday, November 22, 2025 at Zion Lutheran Church, 2122 Bronson Blvd Kalamazoo, MI. Interment will be at a later date at Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Kalamazoo Animal Rescu...
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Maurice L. "Mo" Scholten

November 12, 2025

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....
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Debra S. Steck

November 12, 2025

Age 71 of Kalamazoo passed away Wednesday November 12, 2025 at home. Debra was born August 18, 1954 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Jesse and Erma (Crawford) Hanford. She graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School and owned Discount Cleaning Service ...