Obituaries Archive

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Fred A. Bianchetti

October 31, 2021

No services are being planned at this time. He will be laid to rest in the Upper Peninsula, where he was raised. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, c/o the funeral home.   We saw him come. We saw him go. He gets...
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Marjorie Osborne

October 29, 2021

No local services are being planned. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association....
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Remilda "Mildie" Taylor

October 25, 2021

No services are being planned at this time. Memorial contributions may be made to SPCA of Southwest Michigan....
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Tyler W. Mann

October 24, 2021

To celebrate Tyler’s life there will be a visitation on Saturday, November 6, 2021, from 2pm-4pm and 6pm- 8pm at Pathfinder Church, 8740 S Westnedge Ave, Portage, MI 49002. Tyler’s final celebration of life will be Sunday, November 7, 2021, at 3p...

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Theodore Schaafsma

October 23, 2021

The family will hold a private memorial service. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ted’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, American Cancer Society, or Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan, c/o the funeral home. ...

Linda M. Clontz

October 23, 2021

In accordance with her wish cremation will take place and she will be laid to rest at a later date at Moshier Cemetery in Kingston, MI. Memorial contributions may be made to the Clontz family (checks payable to Annette Cowling)....

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James J. Van Hare, MD

October 22, 2021

A committal service with full military honors will take place at Ft. Custer National Cemetery on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at 3:00 PM (those planning to attend should gather in the "funeral assembly" area by 2:45 PM) followed by a celebration of Dr....
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Kevin "Boof" Sivley

October 21, 2021

A private graveside service and memorial service will be announced at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the family to help with funeral expenses or American Diabetes Association, c/o the funeral home....

Daniel Trevino

October 21, 2021

A service to commemorate Daniel’s life will be held on Monday, November 1, 2021, at 6:00 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 home, be...
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Alicia M. Randolph

October 21, 2021

In accordance with her wish cremation will take place and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ronald McDonald House, c/o the funeral home....
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Kristine Stone

October 20, 2021

A celebration of life is being planned for June 11, 2022 at 1:00 pm.  The place is to be determined....
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Jane E. Chappell

October 19, 2021

The family is planning a private graveside service to be held at a later date. She will be laid to rest at Mt. Ever Rest Memorial Park.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrier Project, c/o the funeral home....
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Jarrett A. Buchino

October 19, 2021

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at 1:00 PM at Galesburg United Church of Christ, 22 S. Church St., Galesburg, MI 49053. Interment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery in Galesburg. A time of visitation will take place at the ...
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Claude C. McClurg

October 19, 2021

A memorial service to honor and celebrate his life will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, November 6, 2021, beginning at 10:00 AM. A visitation will be held beginning at 9:00AM one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made ...

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Christopher H. Clarke

October 18, 2021

The family will be planning a service to be held at a future date and time.  Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society  or SPCA of Kalamazoo....

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Jerry A. VanDenBerg

October 17, 2021

In accordance with his wish cremation will take place and he will be laid to rest at Ft. Custer National Cemetery with full military honors on Friday, November 5, 2021, at 12:00 PM, (please gather at the assembly area at Ft. Custer, 15 minutes prior ...
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Joel A. Widman

October 16, 2021

The family is planning a memorial event to be held at a later date and time.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association....
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Tanya E. King

October 16, 2021

A funeral service will be held at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home on Friday, October 22, 2021 at 2:00 PM, with the Rev. Dr. Don J.H. Tynes officiating. A time of visitation will take place at the funeral home, one hour prior to the service. Memori...
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Rosemary M. Doty

October 15, 2021

A private service in witness to Rosemary’s life and faith will be held. Friends may call on the family on Thursday evening, November 4, 2021, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home, 917 S. Burdick St. Kalamazoo. Health pr...
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Deronda Dunbar

October 14, 2021

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 29, 2021, at Mt. Ever Rest Memorial Park, 3941 S. Westnedge, Kalamazoo.   Memorials may directed to: Kairo’s Dwelling and National Kidney Fund....

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Mark A. Knowlton

October 14, 2021

In accordance with his wish, cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 30th at 1pm at Christian Assembly of God located at 7835 Lovers Lane, Portage MI, 49002 Memorial contributions may be made to the Found...

Marie Ann Blosser

October 13, 2021

In accordance with her wish cremation will take place and no services are scheduled at this time. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Care of S.W. Michigan, c/o the funeral home....

Carole Ann Hallgren

October 13, 2021

The family would like to invite everyone to a celebration of Carole’s life on Friday, December 3, 2021 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home, 917 S. Burdick St., Kalamazoo. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Hosp...
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Preston Eli Taverna

October 12, 2021

A memorial service to celebrate Preston's life will be held on Sunday, October 17, 2021 from 1:00 to 5:00 PM at Mayors Riverfront Park (Growlers Stadium), 251 Mills St., Kalamazoo, MI 49048. To make a lasting gift in Preston’s memory please conside...
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Kari L. Carey

October 12, 2021

A memorial for friends and family is being planned with the date and time to be announced. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society....
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Carmen Segobia

October 11, 2021

The family invites you to a memorial service in Carmen's honor to take place at the Travelers Café and Pub located at 5225 Portage Rd., Portage, MI 49002 on Saturday December 18, 2021 from 2:00 to 5:00 PM....
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Oral J. Pullin Jr.

October 10, 2021

In accordance with his wish cremation will take place and private family services will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, c/o the funeral home....

Bette J. Lawrence

October 9, 2021

A memorial service to celebrate Bette’s life will take place at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 9420 Portage Rd., Portage, MI 49002, on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 11 AM. Visitation will be held at the church on the same day, beginning at 10 AM. Me...
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Renate N. Taylor

October 9, 2021

In accordance with her wish, cremation will take place and no service is scheduled....
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Anna "Ruth" Drenth

October 8, 2021

A memorial service will be held at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at 11:00 AM. Private interment will take place at Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park – South. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Ka...