Obituaries Archive


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Christian D. Nearpass

August 8, 2024

Per Chris’ request, cremation has taken place and there will be no service. Memorial contributions can be made to Tunnel 2 Towers Foundation in memory of Christian Nearpass. https://t2t.org ...
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Steven R. Stowell

August 8, 2024

No service is planned at this time. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, in c/o the funeral home....
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Michael Cunningham

August 8, 2024

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home, 917 S. Burdick St., Kalamazoo. Friends may call on the family one hour prior to the service, beginning at 12:00 p.m. noon. Memorial con...
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Charles Rustenholtz Jr.

August 6, 2024

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at Lighthouse Community Church, 4321 S. 11th St., Kalamazoo. Friends may call on the family one hour prior to the service beginning at 12:00 p.m. noon at the church. Memorial ...

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Elmer K. Geik

August 6, 2024

Elmer will be laid to rest at Ft. Custer National Cemetery. No public service is planned....

Howley Bolen

August 5, 2024

A celebration of life will be held for Howley on Wednesday August 14, 2024, beginning at 3:00 p.m., at Allegan Bible Church, 412 Sherman St. Allegan, MI 49010. Memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation, in c/o the funeral hom...
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John M. DeVries Jr.

August 5, 2024

A service in witness to John’s life and faith will be held on Friday, August 30, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Community Presbyterian Church, 811 Gorham Lane, Kalamazoo. Friends may call on the family one hour prior to the service beginning at 10:00 a.m. ...
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Ronald D. Douglass

August 5, 2024

Memorial services are being planned with the date and time to be announced shortly. Memorial contributions may be made to VFW Post #5855, in c/o the funeral home....
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David W. Nieuwenhuis

August 4, 2024

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, August 9, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. A funeral service to honor his life will be held on Saturday, August 10, 2024, beginning at 10:00 a.m., at Community Presbyterian Church, 811 G...
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David W. Weimer

August 3, 2024

In accordance with his wish cremation will take place and he will be laid to rest at Ft. Custer National Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, the Shriners Hospital or Tunnels to Towers, c/o t...
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Seymour Monsma

August 2, 2024

A service in witness to Si’s life and faith will be held on Friday, October 11, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Agape Christian Church, 609 Cherokee, St., Kalamazoo. Friends may greet the family following the service at the church. Si will be laid to rest n...

Alice M. Dideriksen

August 2, 2024

A private family memorial is being planned. Alice will be laid to rest at Mt. Ever Rest Memorial Park, South. Memorial contributions may be made to Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries, in c/o the funeral home....

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Albert 'Al' Wielinga

August 2, 2024

A memorial service to celebrate and honor both Al and Kay will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at North Park Reformed Church, 1316 Barney Rd. Kalamazoo, MI 49004, beginning at 1:00 p.m, with Rev. Paul Fazio officiating. Private interment is at ...
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Deborah Roe

August 1, 2024

No services will be held at this time. Debbi will be laid to rest next to George at Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Susan G. Koman Breast Cancer Foundation, in c/o the funeral home. ...
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Doreen A. Wilson

August 1, 2024

On September 14, 2024, a Celebration of Life Memorial Service at GreenSky Hill Indian United Methodist Church, 8484 Green Sky Hill, Charlevoix, , MI will take place in honor of Doreen A. Wilson. The service will begin at 11:00 a.m. followed by a buri...

Alice L. Weyenberg

July 30, 2024

No public service is planned at this time. Memorial contributions may be made to West Michigan Cancer Center, in c/o the funeral home....
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Victor C. Campbell Jr.

July 30, 2024

In accordance with his wish cremation will take place and a private family graveside service will be held at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Centrica Care Navigators Hospice, c/o the funeral home....
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Jackie Salvaggio (Quibell)

July 24, 2024

The funeral service will be held on Monday, July 29, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. noon at First Reformed Church, 7905 S. Westnedge Ave., Portage. Friends may call on the family for an hour and a half prior to the service, beginning at 10:30 a.m. at the church...
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Fred Drenth

July 24, 2024

A Celebration of Fred's life will be held on Thursday, August 1st, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Fraternal Order of the Eagles, Aerie 3531, 11611 Shaver Rd. Schoolcraft. Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association or th...
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Coreen F. Smalley

July 24, 2024

No services are planned. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice, in c/o the funeral home...
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David J. Thomas

July 23, 2024

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. noon at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home, 917 S. Burdick St., Kalamazoo. Friends may call on the family on Tuesday evening from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at the funeral home. M...
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Stephen D. Davidson

July 23, 2024

You’re invited to join us in celebrating the life of Steve, a cherished friend, family member, and larger than life soul on Sunday, August 18, 2024, from 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the South Haven Yacht Club, 401 Williams St, South Haven, MI. His ...
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Mitchell 'Mitch' Misiasz

July 23, 2024

Cremation has taken place and a memorial gathering to honor Mitch’s life will be held at Joldersma and Klein Funeral Home, 917 S. Burdick St. Kalamazoo, MI 49001, on Saturday, August 3, 2024, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be giv...

Wilma N. Brightwell

July 20, 2024

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at 2:00 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 beginning at 1:00 p.m. Wilma will be...

Karen L. VanDalen

July 20, 2024

A funeral service to honor and celebrate her life will be held on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, beginning at 11:00 a.m., in the chapel at Calvary Bible Church, 855 S. Drake Rd. Kalamazoo, MI 49009, with Pastor Dan Johnson officiating. The family will recei...
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Cindy J. Smith

July 20, 2024

Cremation will take place and a private family memorial will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice, c/o the funeral home. ...
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Ann E. Houser

July 19, 2024

A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, September 8, 2024, from 2:00 pm. to 4:00 p.m. at Friendship Village 1400 N Drake Rd in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Follow signs to the Garden Homes and Club House. 4309 Persian Wood Drive. Ann indicated she wo...

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James "Pocky" Coughlin

July 18, 2024

No public services are planned. Memorial contributions may be made to West Michigan Cancer Center, in c/o the funeral home....
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Betty M. Yacko

July 16, 2024

Mass and celebration of life will be held on Friday, August 2, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Thomas More Roman Catholic Church, 421 Monroe St., Kalamazoo. Friends may call on the family for visitation 30 minutes prior to the church service at 10:30 a.m. ...
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Brendan C. Sheppard

July 16, 2024

A memorial gathering to honor and celebrate his life will be held at Joldersma and Klein Funeral Home on Friday, July 26, 2024, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Kalamazoo Animal Rescue. ...