Obituaries Archive
July 15, 2020
In accordance with his wishes, cremation will take place and no services are scheduled. Memorial contributions may be made to the family, c/o Becky Patterson.
Veteran
July 14, 2020
A private committal service will take place at Portage South Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to SPCA of Southwest Michigan.
July 13, 2020
Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date.
July 12, 2020
The family is planning a private memorial service. Memorial contributions may be made to Annunciation Greek Orrthodox Church of Kalamazoo, c/o the funeral home.
July 9, 2020
A memorial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Friendship Village Staff Appreciation Fund or Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan.
July 5, 2020
Janis’ ashes will be interred next to his beloved Valentina at Riverside Cemetery where a private family committal service will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kalamazoo Latvian Evangelical Lutheran United Church.
Veteran
July 4, 2020
Baker will be laid to rest at Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta, Michigan. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southwest Michigan, c/o the funeral home. As a way of reminding his loved ones, Baker would like ev
Veteran
July 2, 2020
“Tony” Villarreal will be laid to rest with Military Honors at Fort Custer National Cemetery, at a date to be determined.
July 1, 2020
A private committal service will take place at Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park – South. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan.
July 1, 2020
The family is planning a memorial event to be held at a later date and time. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice, c/o the funeral home.
June 30, 2020
A celebration of his life will be announced at a later date. Kyle’s legacy will live on through the generous donation of five of his major organs and the family would like to suggest memorial contributions may be made to Gift of Life of Michigan. G
June 29, 2020
A Christian Rite of Burial will be held on Friday, July 3, 2020, beginning at 11:00 AM, at St. Catherine of Sienna Church, 1150 W. Centre Ave., Portage, MI, 49024. Burial will take place at Genesee Prairie Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made
June 29, 2020
In accordance with his wish cremation will take place and no services are scheduled at this time. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice, c/o the funeral home.
June 27, 2020
A celebration of Joyce’s life will be held on Sunday, July 5, 2020 at River Oaks County Park in the Marrow Pond Shelter, 9202 E. Michigan Ave., Galesburg, MI 49053, from 1:00 to 6:00 PM. Interment will be held at Ft. Custer National Cemetery at a l
June 27, 2020
A graveside committal service will take place on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at 2:00 PM at Riverside Cemetery in Kalamazoo. Memorial contributions may be made to Residential Opportunities Incorporated.
June 23, 2020
Cremation has taken place and private family services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to the Kalamazoo Rose Society, P.O. Box 453, Mattawan, MI. 49071.
June 21, 2020
In accordance with the wishes of her family, Tara has been cremated and no service is scheduled at this time.
Veteran
June 21, 2020
A memorial service will be held at Joldersma and Klein Funeral Home once COVID-19 restrictions are eased. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan or Youth for Christ of Sou
June 19, 2020
A graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 24, at Mt. Ever Rest Memorial Park, 3941 S. Westnedge, Kalamazoo. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan, c/o the funeral home.
June 18, 2020
In accordance with Alma’s wishes, cremation will take place and a gathering to celebrate her life will be held in the future. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Bible Church, c/o the funeral home. Family and friends are encouraged to lea
Veteran
June 18, 2020
The family is not planning any services at this time. Interment will take place at Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Kalamazoo Gospel Mission, c/o the funeral home.
June 18, 2020
The family is planning a private celebration of Marlou’s life to be held at a later date and time. Memorial contributions may be made to Michigan Standard Poodle Rescue or Calhoun County Humane Society , c/o the funeral home.
Veteran
June 18, 2020
In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place and a gathering to celebrate Phillip’s life will be held at later date. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Martin of Tours Episcopal Church, Open Doors Ministry or Loaves and Fishes of
June 18, 2020
A graveside committal service will take place on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at 10:30 AM at Hope Cemetery located on 8th Street in Texas Corners. Memorial contributions may be made to the West Michigan Cancer Center or SPCA of Southwest Michigan.
Veteran
June 16, 2020
Jeff will be laid to rest privately at West Cooper Cemetery and a memorial service to honor his life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the West Michigan Cancer Center or Valley Family Church, c/o the funeral home.