Obituaries Archive

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Phyllis M. Kurlowicz

October 1, 2024

A memorial service will take place on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. Noon, at St. Michael Lutheran Church, 7211 Oakland Drive, Portage MI 49024. The family will greet friends following the service during a light reception. Phyllis and Paul...
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Henry Hudson

September 30, 2024

Cremation has taken place, and a private celebration of his life will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice, c/o the funeral home....
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Bonnie L. Reed

September 29, 2024

A memorial graveside service will be held at Mt. Ever-Rest North Park on Drake Rd. on Monday, October 14, 2024, beginning at 10:00 AM. Memorial contributions may be given to the American Heart Association or Compassus Hospice, c/o the funeral home....

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Wayne C. DeBroske

September 29, 2024

Cremation has taken place. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Thursday, October 17, 2024, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Joldersma and Klein Funeral Home. A private burial service will take place at Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Memorial co...

Steven D. Crotser

September 28, 2024

In accordance with his wish cremation will take place and a service to honor and celebrate his life will be announced. Memorial contributions may be made to Bronson Cancer Center, c/o the funeral home....
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Kristy A. Mattern

September 28, 2024

In accordance with her wish cremation will take place and no services are scheduled. Memorial contributions may be given to the charity of one’s choice, c/o the funeral home ...

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Stephen C. Jenkins

September 27, 2024

Stephen will be laid to rest at Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to the Fraternal Order of Police of Calhoun County, c/o the funeral home....
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Gunnar G. Knoff

September 25, 2024

No local services are planned. Gunnar will be laid to rest in Germany....
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Margaret Wilson

September 24, 2024

A service in witness to Meg’s life and faith will be held on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. at Traverse Bay United Methodist Church, 1200 Ramsdell St, Traverse City, with the Rev. Jodie Flessner presiding. Meg will be laid to rest at Gran...

Laura A. Gill

September 22, 2024

Following her wishes, cremation will take place, and a celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to CASA for Kids, Inc., in c/o the funeral home....

Dr. David S. Sprague

September 21, 2024

In accordance with Dr. Sprague's wishes, cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Pheasants Forever of Michigan, c/o the funeral home. ...
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Joan E. Manning

September 20, 2024

According to her wishes cremation has taken place. A celebration of Joan's life will be held at 11:00a.m., Saturday, October 12, 2024, with a luncheon following at Calvary Bible Church, 855 S. Drake Rd., Kalamazoo, MI 49009. A private interment wi...
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Marilyn J. Ufkes

September 20, 2024

A Memorial Gathering will be held on Sunday, September 29, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home, 917 S. Burdick St., Kalamazoo. Marilyn will be laid to rest at Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may b...
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Lillian M. Osborne

September 20, 2024

No public services are planned. In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place and a private family gathering will be held at a later date in Ohio. Memorial contributions may be given to Centrica Care Navigators, in c/o the funeral home. ...
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Julieann Schafer

September 19, 2024

Friends will be received 11:00AM-12:00PM Thursday, October 10, 2024 at Westwood Christian Reformed Church, 620 Northampton Rd., Kalamazoo, MI, where a Memorial Service will follow at 12:00PM. Interment has taken place at Grand Prairie Cemetery, Kalam...
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Thomas D. Bradshaw

September 18, 2024

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at Kalamazoo, Missionary Church, 5045 E. Michigan Ave., Kalamazoo. Friends may call on the family one hour prior to the service at the church beginning at 1:00 p.m., and foll...

Ronald Hamilton

September 17, 2024

A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at American Legion Post #475, 425 E. Clay St., Schoolcraft. Memorial contributions may be given to Sparrow and Nest or SPCA of Southwest Michigan, in c/o the...

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John S. Van Atti

September 16, 2024

Cremation has taken place, and his cremains are laid to rest at Fort Custer National Cemetery where he received a military funeral service with honors. Memorial contributions may be given to, Battle Creek VA Medical Center of Centrica Care Navigators...

Richard L. Beardsley

September 16, 2024

A memorial celebration of Richard’s life will be held on October 4, 2024, beginning at 1:00 p.m., at the Weatherstone Village Community Center, 5210 Marsh Arbor Trail, Kalamazoo, MI 49004. Memorial contributions may be given to Heartland Hospice, c...
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Norma M. Radtke

September 16, 2024

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Pathfinder Church, 8740 S. Westnedge, Portage. Friends may call on the family one hour prior to the service at the church beginning at 10:00 a.m. Memorial contributions...

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Nicolas J. Nieboer

September 14, 2024

A funeral service honoring Nick’s life will be held at Heritage Christian Reformed Church at 11:00 AM on Friday, September 20, 2024, preceded by visitation beginning at 10:00 AM. Burial will be at the Mt. Ever Rest Memorial Park South. Memorials in...
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Ardetta F. Hart

September 14, 2024

In accordance with her wish cremation will take place and she will be laid to rest at Hope Cemetery on Monday, September 23, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. Memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice, c/o the funeral home. ...
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Jeanne A. Howard

September 13, 2024

No public services are planned. Memorial contributions may be made to Gentiva Hospice, in care of the funeral home....
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Christine Ann Bell

September 13, 2024

Christine has been cremated and funeral arrangements are being handled by Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, November 16, 2024, beginning at 1:00 PM at St. John's Lutheran Church, 56050 Buckhorn Rd. Three ...
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Michael A. Rogers

September 12, 2024

A committal service will be held on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at Mt. Ever Rest Memorial Park, South, 3941 S. Westnedge Ave., Kalamazoo. All of Mike's family and friends are invited. Memorial contributions may be given to Centrica Care...
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Verne R. Wandell

September 12, 2024

A Celebration of Verne’s Life will be held on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 from 5:00 pm. to 8:00 p.m. at the Bellflower, 4700 D Ave W, Kalamazoo. Those wishing to make a lasting gift in Verne’s memory are asked to consider the Audobon Society, o...
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Ernie R. Fluty

September 11, 2024

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at the New Apostolic Church of Portage, 3600 W. Milham Avenue, Portage, MI, with Priest Keith Singleton officiating. Ernie was a kind and loving soul and will be deeply mi...
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Lester Lee Ritsema

September 11, 2024

A Celebration of Life is being planned. Lester will be laid to rest at Maple Grove Cemetery, Antwerp Twp. Memorial contributions may be made to SPCA of Southwest Michigan, in c/o the funeral home. ...
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Carolyn J. Gammon

September 10, 2024

A funeral service to honor and celebrate her life will be held at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home, 917 S. Burdick St., Kalamazoo, on Monday, September 16, 2024, beginning at 11:00 am. The family will receive friends at the funeral home beginning a...
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Maeletta R. Savacool

September 9, 2024

In accordance with her wishes, cremation will take place and a memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at Bethel Baptist Church, 5701 Mt. Olivet Rd., Kalamazoo, MI 49004. Maeletta will be laid to rest with Keith at...