Obituaries Archive


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David E. Williams

January 12, 2024

Interment of David’s cremains will be held at a later date at Ft. Custer National Cemetery. A celebration of his life will take place on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Kalamazoo Free Methodist Church, 931 West Maple St., Kalamazoo, MI 4900...
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Gayle E. Walbeck

January 12, 2024

At Gayle's request, she will be cremated. A Celebration of Life will be planned for family and friends to gather together later this spring. Memorial donations can be made to Centrica Rose Arbor Place or Kalamazoo Animal Rescue....
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Joseph G. Sandoval

January 11, 2024

Cremation has taken place and no service is scheduled at this time....
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Marie E. McLeieer

January 11, 2024

A private graveside service will be held in the Spring to honor her memory....

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James I. Rice

January 8, 2024

There will be an informal family gathering at a later date. Jim and Marilyn will be laid to rest at Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Park Village Pines, in c/o the funeral home. ...

Karen M. Woodard

January 7, 2024

In accordance with her wish cremation will take place and a celebration of life will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2024, beginning at 2:00 p.m., at Mike and Jenny’s home, 4203 S. 36th St. Climax, MI 49034. Memorial contributions may be made to the c...

Pearl M. Severson

January 7, 2024

Pearl will be laid to rest next to Donald at Ft. Custer National Cemetery later in the year. Memorial contributions may be made to Calhoun County Medical Care Facility....

Allan V. Cooke Jr.

January 7, 2024

In accordance with his wish cremation will take place and private family services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Kalamazoo Humane Society or the charity of one’s choice, c/o the funeral home....
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George S. Bodnar

January 6, 2024

A service of remembrance to honor both George and William will be held at the funeral home on Friday, January 12, 2024, beginning at 2:00 p.m. The family will receive friends at the funeral home beginning at 1:00 p.m., one hour prior to the service. ...
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George F. Herrity

January 4, 2024

A private celebration of George’s life will be held in the near future for immediate family. Please make any charitable donations to the YMCA at ymca.org/donate or the charity of your choice in memory of George Herrity....
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Margaret TenCate

January 3, 2024

A funeral service to honor and celebrate her life will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, January 11, 2024, beginning at 11:00 a.m. The family will receive friends beginning at 10:00 a.m., one hour prior to the service. She will be laid to rest...

Karole "Bobbi" Allegretti

January 3, 2024

A memorial service to celebrate Bobbi’s life will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at 3:00 PM at Bethany Reformed Church, 1833 S. Burdick St., Kalamazoo, MI 49001 with Pastor David Zomer officiating....
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Helen J. Lancaster

January 1, 2024

In accordance with her wish cremation has taken place and she will be laid to rest at Grand Prairie Cemetery. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2024, beginning at 3:00 p.m., at Westwood United Methodist Church...
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Dane R. Leister

December 31, 2023

A funeral service to honor his life will be held at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home on Thursday, January 4, 2024, beginning at 11:00 a.m. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00a.m., one hour prior to the service. Interment will f...

Sharon L. Jenkins

December 31, 2023

A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at New Life Church, 5115 Portage Rd., Portage. A time of fellowship will follow the service. Memorial contributions may be given to Centrica Care Navigators, in c/o the funeral...

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Jeffery Robertson

December 30, 2023

In accordance with his wish cremation has taken place, no services are being held and he will be laid to rest at Ft. Custer National Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be given to the Alzheimer’s Association, c/o the funeral home....

Virginia M. Hill

December 29, 2023

Virginia will be laid to rest in a graveside service on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. at Mt. Ever Rest Memorial Park, South, 3941 S. Westnedge Ave., Kalamazoo. Memorial contributions may be given to Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church...
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Donna J. Hunter

December 29, 2023

At Donna’s request a family memorial service is being planned for later in the year. In lieu of flowers, Donna would be pleased to know that those who desire to make a contribution would do so to their favorite charity or cause. ...

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Paul D. Miller

December 29, 2023

A funeral service in witness to Paul’s life and faith will be held on Monday, January 8, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 1112 N. Drake Rd, Kalamazoo, Friends may call on the family one hour prior to the servi...
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Larry W. Lager

December 29, 2023

A Memorial Service is being planned with the date and time to be announced shortly. Memorial contributions may be given to Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries, in c/o the funeral home....

Rosanne C. Robinson

December 27, 2023

A funeral service to honor her life will be held on Friday, January 5, 2024, at the funeral home beginning at 11:00 a.m. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., one hour prior to the service. Interment will ...

James L. Wise

December 27, 2023

No services are being planned at this time. Memorial contributions may be made to Bronson Health Foundation, in c/o the funeral home....

Donald L. Grice

December 26, 2023

In accordance with his wish cremation will take place and he will be laid to rest with his parents at Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park at a later date. Memorial contributions may be given to Grace Harbor Church, c/o the funeral home....
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Todd R. Stephenson

December 26, 2023

A funeral service will be held at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home on Friday, December 29, 2023 at 1:00 PM with Pastor Gene Haymaker officiating. A time of visitation will take place at the funeral home, one hour prior to the service, beginning at 12:0...
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Carol L. Valkema

December 26, 2023

A memorial service to honor and celebrate her life will be held on Sunday, December 31, 2023, beginning at 3:00 p.m., at North Park Reformed Church, 1316 Barney Rd. Kalamazoo, MI 49004, with Fred DeYoung officiating. The family will receive friends a...
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Dennis A. Ledbetter

December 26, 2023

The family is planning a memorial event at a later date and time. Memorial contributions may be made to National Wildlife Federation, in c/o the funeral home. ...
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Craig V. Joslyn

December 25, 2023

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. noon at Prairie Baptist Church, 11210 East PQ Ave., Scotts, with Pastor Tom Harrison officiating. Friends may call on the family one half hour prior to the service beginning...
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Ronald M. Olson

December 25, 2023

A Celebration of life will take place later in 2024. In memory of Ron, please consider a donation to Wings of Hope Hospice....

Henry Boltjes

December 24, 2023

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

December 23, 2023

No services are planned at this time. Memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society, c/o the funeral home. ...