Obituaries Archive

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Kelli M. DeWitt

January 24, 2026

In accordance with her wish cremation will take place and a “Kelli-bration” to honor and celebrate her life will be held in the summer, date and time to be announced. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or Centrica Care Navigator...
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Edward S. Jayne III

January 23, 2026

In accordance with his wish, cremation will take place and a service to honor and celebrate his life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be given to Kalamazoo Loaves and Fishes. ...
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Dianne C. Kelley

January 23, 2026

In accordance with her wish cremation will take place and she will be laid to rest at McCord Cemetery in Fullerton, IL, at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Prairie Edge Christian Reformed Church, c/o the funeral home. ...

Roben B. Klocke

January 21, 2026

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Jac’s Pizza, 7640 S. Westnedge Ave., Portage. Contributions in her memory may be directed to Alzheimer’s Association, in c/o the funeral home....
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Michael J. Donahue

January 21, 2026

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Interment will be in Mountain Home Cemetery, Kalamazoo. ...

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LeRoy (Buzz) F. Whelan

January 20, 2026

In accordance with his wishes cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be scheduled during the summer at the family farm details will be shared on social media. Memorial contributions may be made to the family c/o the funeral home. ...

Cynthia E. Sheppard

January 19, 2026

In accordance with Cynthia’s firm wish, cremation will take place and no services are scheduled at this time. Memorial contributions may be given to Kalamazoo Animal Rescue Project, c/o the funeral home. Friends and family may share a condolence...

Susan E. Paul

January 18, 2026

Cremation has taken place. A celebration of Susan’s life will be held at a later date at First United Methodist Church, 212 S. Park Street, Kalamazoo. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Ka...
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Barbara E. Bickings

January 17, 2026

No public services are planned. Barbara will be laid to rest at Mt. Ever Rest Memorial Park, South. Contributions in her memory may be made to VFW Auxilary Comstock Post #6252, in c/o the funeral home. ...
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Karel Lee Eames

January 17, 2026

A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 23, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home, 917 S. Burdick St., Kalamazoo. Friends may call on the family one hour prior to the service beginning at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, ...
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Marye Ann Fitzsimmons

January 17, 2026

In accordance with her wish cremation will take place and a memorial service to honor and celebrate her life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions in memory of Marye Fitzsimmons may be given to Texas Corners Bible Church, c/o the funer...
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Melvin G. Marsley, Jr.

January 16, 2026

Cremation has taken place and no services are scheduled at this time. ...
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Brad A. Van Avery

January 15, 2026

In accordance with his wish cremation will take place and a gathering to honor and celebrate his life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice, c/o the funeral home. ...

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Wayne D. Shugars

January 13, 2026

A funeral service will be held on Thursday January 22, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home, 917 S. Burdick St., Kalamazoo. Friends may call on the family one hour prior to the service beginning at 10:00 a.m. Wayne will be laid to...

Robert Bonnema

January 10, 2026

A memorial visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Prairie Edge Christian Reformed Church, 9316 Oakland Dr. Portage, MI 49024, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. A memorial service will be held at the church on Thursday, January 15, 2026, be...
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Chet A. Breed

January 10, 2026

A memorial service will be held on August 8, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at Merrill Park, Comstock. Contributions in his memory may be made to the family to help defray expenses at https://gofund.me/55dc61a47, or directly to the funeral home....
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John Wolfis

January 8, 2026

A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 16, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home, 917 S. Burdick St., Kalamazoo. The service will be live streamed on the funeral home’s YouTube channel, www.youtube.com/@joldersmaklein...
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Sandra K. Gilbert

January 8, 2026

No public services are planned at this time. Sandra will be laid to rest at Germond Cemetery, Shelbyville. Those wishing to make a lasting gift in Sandra’s name are asked to consider Centrica Care Navigators, in c/o the funeral home. ...

Jeffrey Lee Dando

January 8, 2026

In accordance with his wish cremation will take place and a service to honor and celebrate his life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Bronson Cancer Center or Animal Rescue Project, c/o the funeral home. ...

Laverne "Vern" Boerman

January 8, 2026

Vern will be laid to rest privately and a memorial service to honor and celebrate his life will be held at Texas Corners Bible Church at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Texas Corners Bible Church, c/o the funeral home....
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Ellen J. Havens

January 7, 2026

A memorial service will be held at a later date....
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Barbara A. Warner

January 7, 2026

A private celebration of life will be held at a later date with family and friends. ...
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Leta L. Piper

January 6, 2026

Friends will be received from 11 am to 12:30 pm Thursday January 15, 2026, at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home where services will follow at 12:30 pm. Interment will be in Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Susan G....
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Barbara "Barb" Sine

January 4, 2026

The family will receive friends at the Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home on Sunday, January 11, 2026, from 1:00PM to 3:00PM with a prayer service beginning at 3:00PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, January 12, 2026, beginning a...
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Dr. Lauren A. Vroman

January 4, 2026

In life, Lauren dreamed of standing beneath the towering trees of the Redwood Forest and feeling the cold waters of the Pacific Ocean on her skin. In accordance with Lauren’s wishes, cremation has taken place and her ashes will be dispersed in thes...
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Jan Kay Estes

January 3, 2026

A gathering to honor and celebrate her life will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at the American Legion Climax, MI, from 3:00PM to 5:00PM. (Food will be served, dish to pass welcomed; NO outside drinks will be allowed but may be purchased at t...
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Jeremiah A. Ryder

January 2, 2026

A memorial service to honor and celebrate Jeremiah’s life will be held at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, beginning at 11:00 AM. The family will receive friends at the funeral home beginning at 10:00 AM, one hour ...

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Donald G. Gronau

January 2, 2026

No services are planned at this time....

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Roger J. Rothi

January 1, 2026

A service in witness to Roger’s life and faith will be held on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at Grace Harbor Church, 2131 Alamo Ave., Kalamazoo. Roger will be laid to rest at Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Those wishing to honor Roger’s ...
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Jane A. Schwabauer

December 31, 2025

A memorial service to honor and celebrate her life will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2026, beginning at 2:00 PM, at Radiant Church, 995 Romence Rd. Portage, MI, 49024, with Pastor Buckie Thornock officiating. Following the service family and frie...