Obituaries Archive

Benjamin J. Hart

April 27, 2023

In accordance with Benny’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at a later date. ...
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Hank Bakhuyzen

April 26, 2023

A service in witness to Hank's life and faith will be held on Friday, May 5, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Immanuel Fellowship Church, 6015 West H Ave., Kalamazoo. Friends may call on the family following the service at the church, and a light lunch will be...
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Diane M. Sweetland

April 25, 2023

No public services are being planned at this time. Memorial contributions may be given to SPCA of Southwest Michigan, in c/o the funeral home. ...

Diane L. Van Dyke

April 25, 2023

A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 19, 2023, beginning at 3:00 p.m., at North Park Reformed Church, 1316 Barney Rd., Kalamazoo, MI 49004. A time of fellowship will immediately follow the service. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation...
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Penny L. Lukins

April 24, 2023

In accordance with Penny’s wishes, cremation will take place and no service is scheduled....

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Jerrold A. Rife

April 23, 2023

No public services are being planned at this time. Memorial contributions may be given to American Lung Association, in c/o the funeral home. ...

Nancy O. Craig

April 23, 2023

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Darlene K. Dowd

April 23, 2023

A memorial service to celebrate her life will take place on Friday, May 19, 2023, at 1:00 PM at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home. Visitation will be held at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions in Darlene’s memory ma...

Nicholas D. Kuilema

April 22, 2023

In accordance with his wish cremation will take place and a memorial service may be held at a later date.  Memorial contributions may be given to American Diabetes Association, c/o the funeral home....
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Patricia Kramer

April 19, 2023

Pat will be laid to rest at Ft. Custer National Cemetery in a graveside service to be scheduled shortly. Memorial contributions may be given to Marshall Area Ambulance and Fire Fighters, in c/o the funeral home. ...
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Laura A. Boykin

April 18, 2023

Cremation has taken place. A mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at 11:00 AM at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 1628 East G Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49004. Interment of cremains will take place at West Cooper Cemetery. Memorial ...
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Brad Allen Nyhoff

April 15, 2023

A memorial service for Brad will be held on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at 11 a.m. at Grace Christian Reformed Church, 100 Buckley SE, Grand Rapids, MI. 49503. Brad will be laid to rest with his parents and brother in Dispatch Cemetery, Dispatch, KS, a...
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Warren H. Burlingham Sr.

April 15, 2023

In accordance with his wish cremation will take place and a memorial celebration to honor his life will be held on June 11, 2023, from 1:00 to 4:00 at Gull Lake County Club, 9725 W. Gull Lake Dr. Richland, MI 49083.  Memorial contributions may be gi...
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Janice D. Oosterhouse

April 12, 2023

A celebration of Jan’s life will take place on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Calvary Community Church, 7829 5th St., Mattawan, MI 49071, with Pastor Greg VanHeukelom officiating. A private graveside ceremony for the family will be at Harwi...

Margaret F. Warnicke

April 12, 2023

A funeral service to honor and celebrate her life will be held at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home on Thursday, April 20, 2023, beginning at 11:00 a.m. The family will receive friends beginning at 10:00 a.m., one hour prior to the service. Intermen...
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Diane Uptgraft

April 12, 2023

A funeral service will be held at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 12:00 PM with Rev. Timothy Troxler officiating. Interment will follow at Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens in Battle Creek, Michigan. Visitation will take p...
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Daina Melbardis

April 11, 2023

A service in witness to Daina’s life and faith will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Latvian Evangelical Lutheran United Church, 100 Cherry Hill St., Kalamazoo, with her Pastor Aija Graham officiating. A graveside service w...

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Willie "Bill" R. Holmes

April 11, 2023

In accordance with Bill’s wishes, cremation will take place and no service is scheduled. Memorial contributions may be given to St. Jude Children’s Hospital....

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John R. Griffith

April 11, 2023

A service in witness to John’s life will be held on Friday, April 21, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Westwood United Methodist Church, 538 Nichols Rd. Kalamazoo. Friends may call on the family on Thursday evening, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Joldersma &...
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Cheryl L. Egan

April 11, 2023

A memorial visitation will be held at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Memorial contributions may be given to the Multiple Sclerosis Society (Michigan Chapter), c/o the funeral home. ...
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Emily S. Hornev

April 10, 2023

In accordance with her wish cremation will take place and a memorial service to honor and celebrate her life will be held on Saturday, June 17, 2023 beginning at 11:00 am, at Plainwell First United Methodist Church, 200 Park St. Plainwell, MI 49080. ...

Marie Schenkel

April 9, 2023

No services are being planned at the current time. Marie will be laid to rest by her parents at Chapel Hill Cemetery, Alsip, IL. Memorial contributions may be given to Elim Christian School, in c/o the funeral home. ...

Harriet J. Chalker

April 8, 2023

In accordance with her wish, cremation will take place and a memorial service to honor and celebrate her life will be held on Saturday, June 10, 20223, beginning at 1:00 PM, at First United Methodist Church, 212 South Park St. Kalamazoo, MI 49007. Me...

Norman G. Barker

April 8, 2023

In accordance with Norman’s wishes cremation will take place and a private family memorial will be held. Memorial contributions may be given to the American Kidney Foundation, c/o the funeral home....

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Marvin D. Rutgers

April 5, 2023

A service in witness to Marvin’s life and faith will be held on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 2122 Bronson, Blvd. Friends may call on the family on Monday, April 10, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Joldersma &...