Obituaries Archive


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James S. Platt

November 5, 2022

According to his wishes, cremation has taken place. Jim was a member of Westwood United Methodist Church, where a memorial service will be held at 538 Nichols Rd., Kalamazoo, MI 49006, on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at 11:00 am. Visitation with fam...

Kenneth W. Keckler

November 4, 2022

In accordance with his wishes, cremation will take place and no service is scheduled at this time....

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Chester E. Crawford

November 3, 2022

A memorial service to honor his life will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2022, beginning at 11:00 AM, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 3000 West Main St. Kalamazoo, MI 49006. The family will receive friends at the church beginning at 10:00 AM, one hou...
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George W. Macleod

November 3, 2022

A memorial service will be held for George at First United Methodist Church in Kalamazoo, 212 S. Park St., Kalamazoo, MI 49007, on Sunday, November 27, 2022 at 3:30 pm with visitation taking place at 2:30 pm and a reception following the service. Me...
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Kathy Paul

October 31, 2022

In accordance with Kathy’s wishes, cremation will take place and the family is planning a private memorial to celebrate her life that will take place at a later date....

Patricia "Jan" Venus

October 30, 2022

Age 75, passed away on October 30, 2022, at Sojourner Place in Kalamazoo. In accordance with her wishes a cremation has taken place. Memorials, cards and well wishes may be sent to Conan Venus, 6343 Rose Arbour, Kalamazoo, MI 49009....

David P. Bowe

October 28, 2022

No services are being planned. Memorial contributions may be made to Gateway Mission of Holland, c/o the funeral home....

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Eugene Albert

October 28, 2022

No services are being planned at this time. Memorial contributions may be made to SPCA of Southwest Michigan or Cancer Center of Southwest Michigan, c/o the funeral home....
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Joy Lou Tomlinson

October 27, 2022

The family is planning a private celebration of Joy’s life. Memorial contributions may be made St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or Centrica Care Navigators, c/o the funeral home....
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Lawrence Provancher

October 24, 2022

A memorial mass will be held on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Catherine of Siena Church, 1150 W. Centre St., Portage. The family will greet guests following the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kalamazoo County ...

Norma E. St. Clair

October 21, 2022

The family is planning a private memorial service in the spring. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o the funeral home. ...
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Nancy A. Busti

October 20, 2022

In accordance with her wish cremation has taken place. A memorial service to honor and celebrate her life will be held Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home on Saturday, June 10, 2023, beginning at 11:00 AM. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kal...

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John P. Meister

October 19, 2022

A Mass of Christian Burial will be said on Friday, October 28, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 1150 W. Centre St., Portage. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church beginning at 10:00 ...

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....