Obituaries Archive

5 Messages

Olen Mason

February 12, 2024

A memorial service will take place at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home on Monday, February 19, 2024 at 12:00 PM. Visitation will be held at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. Private interment will be at Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park –...
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Susan A. Gale

February 12, 2024

In accordance with her wish cremation will take place and private family services will be held. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, c/o the funeral home. ...

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George O. Ratliff

February 11, 2024

No services are planned at this time. George’s final resting place will be at Ft. Custer National Cemetery, in Augusta, MI. Memorials may be made to Save the Manatee Club, c/o the funeral home. ...

Anthony M. Congo

February 11, 2024

In accordance with his wish cremation will take place and private remembrances will be held. Memorial may be made to the Kalamazoo Humane Society, c/o the funeral home. ...
8 Messages

Lillian Johnston

February 8, 2024

A funeral mass to honor her life will be held at St. Monica Catholic Church, 4408 Westnedge Ave. Kalamazoo, MI 49008, beginning at 11:30 a.m., on Thursday, February 15, 2024. The family will receive friends at the church beginning at 10:30 am, one ho...

Kay Ellen Taylor

February 8, 2024

In accordance with her wish cremation will take place, no services are scheduled at this time. Memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice, c/o the funeral home. ...
2 Messages

Gregory A. Banfield

February 6, 2024

A memorial visitation will take place at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home on Monday, February 12, 2024, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. The family would like to thank the staff at White Oaks Assisted Living of Lawton and StoryPoint of Portage for the care an...
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Charlene G. Russell

February 4, 2024

A Celebration of Life will be held on July 14th, 2024, in Kalamazoo (time and location tba). Memorial contributions may be made to the Kazoo School- 1401 Cherry St. Kalamazoo, MI 49008. https://givebutter.com/6wbfnE....
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Karl Rainer Victor Sandelin

February 3, 2024

Visitation and services will held on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 247 W. Lovell St., Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007. Visitation will begin in the sanctuary at 10 AM with services at 11 AM. Visitation will resume with a lig...

Elida H. Markle

February 2, 2024

A graveside service to honor her life will be held at Liberty Cemetery 7774 West G. Ave., on Friday, February 9th beginning at 11:00 a.m. Memorial may be made to the PETA organization, c/o the funeral home....
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Paula Rogers

February 1, 2024

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Haven Church, 5350 N. Sprinkle Rd., Kalamazoo, MI 49004. Visitation will take place at the church one hour prior to the service, beginning at 10:00 AM. Private interment will be ...

Rosetta M. Jones

February 1, 2024

In accordance with her wish, cremation will take place and private family services will be held. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or the charity of one’s choice, c/o the funeral home. ...

Mary Campbell

January 31, 2024

Mary will be laid to rest privately at Ft. Custer National Cemetery in Augusta, Michigan....
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Gary A. Rich

January 30, 2024

In accordance with his wish cremation will take place and a celebration of his life will be held Friday, February 9th at 11:00 am at Lighthouse Community Church, 4321 S. 11th Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49009 with a luncheon to follow. Memorial contributi...

Mildred "Mitzi" Merchant

January 30, 2024

A private graveside service will be held at Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park – South. Memorial contributions in Mitzi’s memory may be made to your local Lions Club....
3 Messages

James E. McNamara

January 30, 2024

Cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be announced at a later date. Memorial gifts may be directed to Bronson Health Foundation, Attn: Isabel & Sean McNamara Donor Advised Fund to support Bronson’s NICU. You can make your gif...

William J. Goggin

January 29, 2024

Cremation will take place and a private family service will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans....
2 Messages

Terry Dorcy

January 29, 2024

The family will hold a private memorial service to celebrate Terry’s life. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to Loaves & Fishes or Ministry with Community in Terry’s honor. ...

Roberta J. Halbert

January 29, 2024

In accordance with her wish cremation will take place and family services will be held. Memorials may be made to the ASPCA, c/o the funeral home....

Lenville "Dale" Jones

January 29, 2024

Cremation will take place and a celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association....
2 Messages

Charley R. Bowers

January 29, 2024

At her request, cremation has taken place and there will not be a funeral or memorial service....

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Denis Lee Homan

January 28, 2024

A funeral service to honor his life will be held on Thursday, February 1, 2024, beginning at 11:00 a.m., at Prairie Baptist Church, 11210 East PQ Ave., Scotts, MI 49088. The family will receive friends at the church beginning at 10:30 a.m. Interment ...
3 Messages

John P. Pincumbe

January 28, 2024

In accordance with his wish cremation will take place and a memorial service to honor and celebrate his life will be held on Sunday, February 11, 2024, beginning at 12:00 p.m., at the Schoolcraft Jr./Sr. High School PAC Auditorium, with a gathering f...
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Dolores J. Dupree

January 26, 2024

In accordance with her wish cremation will take place and a private interment will be held at East Hickory Cemetery on May 25th, 2024. Memorials may be made to the Sisters of St. Joseph of Nazareth, c/o the funeral home....

Ladd Dawkins

January 26, 2024

In accordance with his wish cremation will take place. Memorial contributions may be given to the Kalamazoo Nature Center or the Public Library, c/o the funeral home....
3 Messages

Elana L. Newell

January 26, 2024

A celebration of Elana's life will be held at a later date....
3 Messages

Krista A. Nuyen

January 25, 2024

In accordance with her wish cremation will take place and family services will be held at a later date. Memorial may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, c/o the funeral home....
5 Messages

Joyce L. Stuifbergen

January 25, 2024

A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. noon at St. Andrew Community Church, 3631 Covington Rd., Kalamazoo. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. Andrew Community Church. ...
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Susan Y. Mayes

January 24, 2024

No services are being planned at this time. Susan will be laid to rest at Schoolcraft Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Kairos Dwelling, in c/o the funeral home. ...
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Dolores E. Davidson

January 24, 2024

No public services will be held. Private interment will take place next to her husband at Ft. Custer National Cemetery. ...