Obituaries Archive

Stephen A. Sherwood

October 19, 2022

A memorial service is being planned, with details to be announced. Memorial donations may be made to American Birding Association (www.aba.org), The Nature Conservancy (https://www.nature.org/en-us/) and the American Stroke Foundation (https://ame...

Beverly J. Lew

October 19, 2022

To honor and celebrate her life the family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. She will be laid to rest privately at Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Compa...

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James A. Dykehouse

October 18, 2022

In accordance with his wish, cremation will take place and he will be laid to rest during a service at Riverside Cemetery on Friday, November 4, 2022, beginning at 1:00 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice, c/o the ...

Ronald M. deLeeuw

October 17, 2022

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Randall Peterson

October 16, 2022

A service to honor Randy’s life will be held on Thursday, October 27, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Community Church, 3631 Covington St. Kalamazoo. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, c/o the funeral home. ...
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Marilyn Mittenthal

October 16, 2022

A memorial service celebrating Marilyn’s life will be held at Unity of Kalamazoo, 1204 Whites Rd., Kalamazoo, MI 49008, on Friday, November 11, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. A time of visitation will take place prior to the service, beginning at 10:00 a.m...

Debra S. Mickey

October 15, 2022

A service to honor and celebrate her life will be held at the Prairie Baptist Church, 11210 East P Q Ave. Scotts, MI 49088, on Thursday, October 27, 2022, beginning at 11:00 AM. The family will receive friends at the church beginning at 10:00 AM, one...

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Robert A. Backus

October 15, 2022

A Private Celebration of Rob’s Life is being held. Please consider honoring Rob by shopping at the Friends Book Store in the Kalamazoo Public Library or any local bookstore. Friends and family may leave a condolence message at Joldersma-Klein.com....
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Walter L. Ritchie

October 15, 2022

A Celebration of Walter’s Life will be held at a later date and time. Walter and Alice will be laid to rest together at Mt. Ever Rest Memorial Park South. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, c/o the funeral home. ...
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Arlene L. Verburg

October 13, 2022

A memorial service to celebrate Arlene’s life will take place on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Calvary Reformed Church, 7829 5th St., Mattawan, MI 49071. Memorial contributions in her memory may be given to SPCA of Southwest Michigan....
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Linda M. Schuon

October 13, 2022

A home coming service will be held Friday, November 11, 2022 in the chapel at Calvary Bible Church, 855 S. Drake Rd., Kalamazoo, MI 49009 at 11:00 AM. A time of visitation will take place at the church, one hour prior to the service, beginning at 10:...

Susan R. Gamber

October 12, 2022

A visitation will be held at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home in Kalamazoo, MI on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. A graveside service will be held at Greenwood Cemetery in Fowlerville, MI at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 20, 2022. Thos...
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Barbara S. Flaherty (Gesmundo)

October 11, 2022

Cremation has taken place; there will be a memorial to celebrate and honor her life in the spring of 2023. Friends and family may share a condolence message online at www.joldersma-kelin.com. In lieu of flowers, consider contributions to Ascension Bo...

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James L. Esman, Sr.

October 10, 2022

A funeral service will be held at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at 1:00 PM, with Pastor Bruce Howell officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park – South. Visitation will take place at the funeral ...

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Robert E. Hisey Jr.

October 9, 2022

Bob will be laid to rest at Ft. Custer National Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to SPCA of Southwest Michigan, c/o the funeral home. ...

Loren H. Bolhuis

October 8, 2022

Loren will be laid to rest next to Edna during a private family ceremony. The family respectfully requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Edna’s favorite charity Generous Hands of Vicksburg, MI c/o the funeral home....
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Gary P. DeLiso

October 8, 2022

Gary’s final wishes will be respected by his family and a tree will be planted in his honor....

Charlotte Remeur

October 7, 2022

The family is planning a private memorial service. Charlotte will be laid to rest with her husband at Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Jehovah’s Witnesses, c/o the funeral ho...

Marjorie A. Kruit

October 6, 2022

No public services are being held at this time. Margie will be laid to rest at Calumet Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Centrica Care Navigators, in c/o the funeral home. ...

Tammy M. Hoadley

October 6, 2022

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Maria Ayala de Martinez

October 5, 2022

A Homegoing service and celebration of Maria’s life will be held at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at 3:00 PM. A time of visitation will take place at the funeral home one hour prior to the service, beginning at 2:...
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Thomas "Tom" Washburn

October 4, 2022

The family is planning a private memorial event to be held at their home. Memorial contributions may be made to Bronson Cancer Center, in c/o the funeral home. ...

Mitchell J. Makos Jr.

October 3, 2022

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Gloria Miller

October 2, 2022

A visitation will be held at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home on Monday, October 10, 2022 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. A memorial service to celebrate her life will take place at Crossroads Village Senior Apartments, 6600 Constitution Blvd., Portage, MI 4...
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Dennis F. Beck

October 1, 2022

A service in witness to Dennis’ faith and life will be held on Saturday, October 8, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. noon at Texas Corners Bible Church, 7780 S. 8th St., Kalamazoo. Friends may greet the family one hour prior to the service at the church beginni...