Obituaries Archive

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Joan E. Manning

September 20, 2024

According to her wishes cremation has taken place. A celebration of Joan's life will be held at 11:00a.m., Saturday, October 12, 2024, with a luncheon following at Calvary Bible Church, 855 S. Drake Rd., Kalamazoo, MI 49009. A private interment wi...
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Julieann Schafer

September 19, 2024

Friends will be received 11:00AM-12:00PM Thursday, October 10, 2024 at Westwood Christian Reformed Church, 620 Northampton Rd., Kalamazoo, MI, where a Memorial Service will follow at 12:00PM. Interment has taken place at Grand Prairie Cemetery, Kalam...
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Thomas D. Bradshaw

September 18, 2024

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at Kalamazoo, Missionary Church, 5045 E. Michigan Ave., Kalamazoo. Friends may call on the family one hour prior to the service at the church beginning at 1:00 p.m., and foll...

Ronald Hamilton

September 17, 2024

A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at American Legion Post #475, 425 E. Clay St., Schoolcraft. Memorial contributions may be given to Sparrow and Nest or SPCA of Southwest Michigan, in c/o the...
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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...

Richard L. Beardsley

September 16, 2024

A memorial celebration of Richard’s life will be held on October 4, 2024, beginning at 1:00 p.m., at the Weatherstone Village Community Center, 5210 Marsh Arbor Trail, Kalamazoo, MI 49004. Memorial contributions may be given to Heartland Hospice, c...

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John S. Van Atti

September 16, 2024

Cremation has taken place, and his cremains are laid to rest at Fort Custer National Cemetery where he received a military funeral service with honors. Memorial contributions may be given to, Battle Creek VA Medical Center of Centrica Care Navigators...

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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...
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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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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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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 on Saturday, November 16, 2024, beginning at 1:00 PM at St. John's Lutheran Church, 56050 Buckhorn Rd. Three ...
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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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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...
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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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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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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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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. ...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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:...

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...