Obituaries Archive

6 Messages

Patrick H. Garrett

June 15, 2021

A private memorial is being planned at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to SPCA of Southwest Michigan, c/o of the funeral home....
4 Messages

Peggy J. Fox

June 15, 2021

Services will be planned at a later date. Peggy will be laid to rest at Mount Calvery/St Joesph Catholic Cemetery, Pewamo. The family would like to extend a special “Thank You” to Jim Cook and his family for all of their help during this difficu...
4 Messages

Katherine Lynn Wheeler

June 15, 2021

Cremation has taken place and a memorial service to honor her life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, c/o of the funeral home....
5 Messages

Dan A. Eddington

June 14, 2021

In accordance with his wishes, cremation will take place and the family will have a private graveside service at Fort Custer National Cemetery where Dan will be laid to rest with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to...
15 Messages

Helen M. Horn

June 14, 2021

A visitation will be held at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home on Monday, June 21, 2021, from 2:00 – 4:00 and 6:00 – 8:00 PM. A graveside service will take place on Tuesday, June 22 at 10:30 AM at Genessee Prairie Cemetery on the corner of 11th ...
6 Messages

Raymand M. DeWitt

June 12, 2021

A public celebration of Ray’s life will be held on Friday, June 18, 2021 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at Comstock Community Center, 6330 King Hwy., Kalamazoo, MI 49048. A visitation will take place at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home on Saturday, June 19...
2 Messages

Tammy J. Lewis

June 11, 2021

Cremation will take place with a Celebration of Life to be held at a later date. Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan or American Cancer Society....

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William Van Maaren

June 11, 2021

A private family service was held, and interment took place next to his wife, June, at Ft. Custer National Cemetery....
3 Messages

Michael E. Little Jr.

June 11, 2021

A celebration of Michael's life will be held on Sunday, July 11, 2021 beginning at 1:00 PM, at Orangeville Township Community Hall, 7350 Lindsey Rd., Plainwell, MI  49080. Memorial contributions may be made to Michael Jr.’s Gofundme page. ...

Dorothy M. Cavanaugh

June 11, 2021

Dorothy Cavanaugh, 100, of Kalamazoo, MI, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2021, with loved ones at her side.   Dorothy was born on April 29, 1921, to Michael and Mary Makely in Jersey City, NJ. She married Raymond James Cavanaugh in 194...

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Robert W. Girard

June 10, 2021

In accordance with his wishes, cremation will take place and interment will occur with family at Maple Grove Cemetery in Comstock, Michigan. A Celebration of Life will take place on June 26th, from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM at the Eagles Club (#526) of Kal...
2 Messages

Vicki L. Kuss

June 9, 2021

A service in witness to Vicki’s life and faith will be held in a Celebration of Her Life on Sunday, July 18, at Portage United Church of Christ, 2731 W. Milham Rd. The time of the service is yet to be determined. Memorial contributions may be made...

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Dennis J. Nowicki

June 9, 2021

Dennis will be interred at Fort Custer National Cemetery and a celebration of his life will take place at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kalamazoo Humane Society, West Michigan Cancer Center, or Hospice Care of Southwest Mich...
6 Messages

Thomas Frank Brindley

June 8, 2021

A visitation for Thomas will be held on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial beginning at 11:00 a.m. Thomas will be laid to rest with his parents at Mt. Olivet Cathol...
2 Messages

Jason R. Cripe

June 2, 2021

Cremation will take place and a celebration of Jason’s life will be held at a later date....

Sandra A. Schoolmaster

June 1, 2021

The family is not planning a service at this time. Memorial contributions may be made to SPCA of Southwest Michigan, c/o of the funeral home....

Todd A. Jones

May 31, 2021

In accordance with his wishes, cremation will take place and a private family graveside service will be held at a later date.  Memorial contributions may be made in Todd’s honor to Kairos Dwelling Home of Kalamazoo, care of the funeral home, or di...
2 Messages

Sylvia J. DeVries

May 29, 2021

A private memorial will be held at Joldersma Klein Funeral Home for immediate family only and she will be interred at Fort Custer National Cemetery. Much gratitude is offered to Faith Hospice of Grand Rapids for their invaluable help in preparing our...
6 Messages

Melissa E. Rice

May 29, 2021

In accordance with her wish cremation will take place and a service to celebrate her life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Hope Reformed Church, care of the funeral home....
4 Messages

Judy Acker-Smith

May 26, 2021

To celebrate the life of a wife, mother, teacher, coach and friend, a Celebration of Life will be held at Kalamazoo College's Stetson Chapel on Saturday, July 24, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be directed ...
4 Messages

Nancy L. Youngblood

May 26, 2021

In accordance with her wishes, cremation will take place and the family will greet other family and friends for a Celebration of Life on Saturday, June 5, 2021 beginning at 4:30 p.m.at Shalom, Inc., located at 6276 North Riverview Drive in Kalamazoo,...
8 Messages

Duane D. Parker Jr.

May 24, 2021

A Celebration of Duane’s Life will be held on Sunday, May 30, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home, 917 S. Burdick, Kalamazoo. Friends may call on the family on Saturday, May 29, 2021, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. at the funeral home...
2 Messages

Steven L. Bos

May 23, 2021

A celebration of his life will be held at Niko’s Landing, 5852 King Hwy., Kalamazoo, MI 49048, on Sunday, June 13, 2021 from 3:00 to 5:00 PM....
1 Message

Gerrie Lynn Cavanaugh

May 22, 2021

The family is planning a memorial event to be held at a later date and time. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan or American Cancer Society, c/o the funeral home....
7 Messages

Sally J. Martz

May 22, 2021

A private family service will take place on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home, followed by a celebration of her life and luncheon at Central Park in Portage, beginning around 12:30 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to ...
2 Messages

Dena M. Mentor

May 22, 2021

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 29, 2021 at Victory Baptist Church, 308 W. Milham Ave. in Portage. Visitation with family at 10 am; memorial service to follow at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Kalamazoo ...
3 Messages

Paul Gilbert Montz

May 22, 2021

In accordance with his wishes, cremation will take place and a memorial to celebrate Paul’s life will be held on Friday, June 4th beginning at One o’clock, with Pastor Thaddeus Stout officiating. 12th Street Baptist Church is located at 3911 Sou...
2 Messages

Katheryn M. Crump

May 21, 2021

A service of witness to Katheryn’s life and faith will be held at Calvary Bible Church, 855 S. Drake Rd., Kalamazoo, on Friday, June 4, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. Friends may call on the family one hour prior to the service beginning at 10:00 a.m. Interme...
1 Message

Carol W. Rudloff

May 20, 2021

In accordance with her wishes, there will be no memorial or funeral service. There will be a celebration of her life held later this summer, dates and times to be announced. Memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice, c/o the funeral home...

Raymundo C. Neri

May 19, 2021

Cremation will take place and no services are scheduled at this time....