Obituaries Archive


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David W. Schreuder

December 23, 2025

A service in witness to Dave’s life and faith will be held on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Second Reformed Church, 2323 Stadium Dr., Kalamazoo, the Rev. Stephen Norden officiating. Friends may call on the family one hour prior to the ...
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Vivian L. Wood

December 22, 2025

A memorial service to honor and celebrate her life will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, date and time to be announced. Memorial contributions may be given to Trinity Lutheran Church, Animal’s Best Friend, or SPCA of Southwest Michigan, c/o the...
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Gene D. Harvey

December 22, 2025

Friends will be received 11am to 12pm Tuesday December 30, 2025 at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home where services will follow at 12pm. Interment will be in Robinson Cemetery, Bloomingdale Twp. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer ...
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Neal A. Dunithan

December 21, 2025

Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date....

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Bennett G. Howes

December 19, 2025

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Steven Douglas Roddy

December 19, 2025

Final arrangements for a celebration of life are pending. Donations in Steven’s honor may be made to Hope House, supporting men in need during their addiction recovery, c/o the funeral home. ...
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Evelyn J. Knibbe

December 18, 2025

A service in witness to God’s faithfulness to Evelyn will be held on Monday, December 22, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Covenant United Reformed Church, 3724 Lovers Lane, Kalamazoo, with her pastor, the Rev. Christopher Engelsma officiating. Friends may cal...
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Nancy A. Lutz

December 18, 2025

No public services are planned at this time. Nancy will be laid to rest at Mt Ever Rest Memorial Park, North. ...
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Deborah M. Giddings

December 17, 2025

At Deborah’s request, there will not be a funeral or visitation service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Animal Rescue Project located at 1616 Construction Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49048....

John A. Rabb

December 15, 2025

In accordance with his wish cremation has taken place and private family remembrances will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, c/o the funeral home. ...
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Howard A. Whaley

December 15, 2025

In accordance with his wish cremation will take place and a celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation or the charity of one’s choice, c/o th...

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Alan T. Forrester

December 15, 2025

In accordance with his wishes there will be no visitation and the burial will be private. In his memory, the family encourages you to perform a simple act of kindness for others or consider making a donation to a charity that is meaningful to you. ...

Vicki Lee Berry

December 14, 2025

No public services are being planned. Contributions in her memory may be made the SPCA of Southwest Michigan, in c/o the funeral home....

Dennis Bruce Hauck

December 14, 2025

Services will be held Saturday, December 20, 2025 with a visitation at noon with the funeral following at 1 pm at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home, 917 S. Burdick St. Kalamazoo, MI 49001. Interment will be Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park. Remembrances ...

Julie B. Denham

December 13, 2025

In accordance with her wish cremation will take place and she will be laid to rest in Maple Grove Cemetery, Comstock, MI, in the coming Spring. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice, c/o the funeral home. ...
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Yancy D. Barrett

December 12, 2025

Cremation will take place and private family remembrances will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bronson Foundation or any Kalamazoo County Homeless Organization. ...
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Edgar R. Krasts, II

December 11, 2025

Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date. No matter his age, Ed wanted to be remembered for his youthful spirit. He is extremely loved and his presence will be missed. There was no one quite like Ed. ...
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Mark E. Pick

December 11, 2025

A funeral service to honor and celebrate his life will be held on Thursday, December 18, 2025, beginning at 11:00 AM, at Christian Assembly of God Church, 7835 Lovers Ln. Portage, MI 49002. The family will receive friends at the church beginning at 1...

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Candy L. Anderson

December 11, 2025

Memorial services will be held privately. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kalamazoo Humane Society. ...

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Robert C. Bertrand

December 9, 2025

Cremation will take place and a memorial service will be held at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home on Friday, December 19, 2025, beginning at 11:00 am. The family will receive friends beginning at 10:00 am, one hour prior to the service. Interment w...

Joyce D. Johnston

December 7, 2025

A memorial service will be held on Monday, December 29, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. 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 2:00 p.m. C...

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Tommy "Boy Byrd" Byrd

December 6, 2025

In accordance with his wish cremation will take place and he will be laid to rest at Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice, c/o the funeral home. ...
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Daniel A. Hurry

December 6, 2025

In accordance with his wish, cremation will take place and private family remembrances will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to Kairos Dwelling or the charity of one’s choice, c/o the funeral home....
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Kenneth L. Thompson

December 5, 2025

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

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Richard Misiasz

December 4, 2025

A Celebration of Dick’s life will take place on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home, 917 S. Burdick St., Kalamazoo. Memorial contributions may be made to Twelve Baskets or Gobles Public Sch...

Trudy DeHaan

December 3, 2025

A service in witness to Trudy’s faith and life will be held on Friday, December 12, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. noon at Centerpoint Church, 2345 N. 10th St., Kalamazoo, with Pastor Fred DeYoung officiating. Friends may call on the family one hour prior to ...

Sharon L. Kornoelje

December 3, 2025

Visitation will begin at the church at noon. Private interment will precede the gathering. Memorial contributions can be made to Kairos Dwelling and Hope Church in c/o of the funeral home. ...
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Mary A. Kozloski

December 3, 2025

In accordance with her wish cremation will take place and a time of remembrance will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be given to the charity of one’s choice, c/o the funeral home. ...

Susan Marie Lutz

December 1, 2025

Following her wishes, Susan will be cremated and laid to rest near her parents in Ohio. A private gathering to honor and celebrate her life will be held at a later date. Those wishing to make a memorial contribution may do so to Centrica Rose Arbor P...
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Rickie Knight

November 30, 2025

A Celebration of Rick’s Life will be held on Sunday, January 11, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Venue on 68th, 68 E. Michigan St., Galesburg. Rick will be laid to rest at St. John Lutheran Cemetery, Hemlock, MI. Contributions in his memory ma...