Obituaries Archive

Mark A. Shipley

October 2, 2025

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

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Raymond Karabin

October 1, 2025

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Luke’s Catholic Church, 3038 S. M-88, Bellaire. Ray will be laid to rest with Marguerite on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Calumet Park Cemetery, Crown...

Nila Mae Mize

September 30, 2025

Friends will be received 12 pm to 12:30 pm Monday October 6, 2025 at Temple Baptist Church 3706 Mt. Olivet Rd Kalamazoo, MI 49004 where services will follow at 12:30 pm. Interment will be in Ft. Custer National Cemetery. ...

Sharon L. Simmons

September 30, 2025

Services will be held at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home, Friday October 10, 2025 where visitation will be from 10:30 am to 11:00 am where the funeral will follow at 11:00 am, with Rev. Kevin Smith, officiating. Graveside services will follow at Hardw...

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Jonnie S. Richards

September 28, 2025

The family is planning a Celebration of Life with the date and time to be announced. Jonnie will be laid to rest with his parents at Central Portage Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans or SPCA of Southwest Mich...

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Robert H. Pyne

September 28, 2025

In accordance with Bob’s wish cremation will take place and private family services will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Ropers' Association for their scholarship fund, c/o the funeral home. ...

Lillian K. Longenecker

September 26, 2025

No services are planned at this time. Memorial contributions may be made to Great Lakes Burn Camp in c/o the funeral home....
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James A. Knobloch

September 26, 2025

In accordance with his wish, cremation will take place, and interment will be held at Ft. Custer National Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice, c/o the funeral home. ...
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Douglas R. Banner

September 23, 2025

No public services are planned at this time. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, in c/o the funeral home....
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Karen E. Dunn

September 23, 2025

In accordance with her wish cremation will take place and family remembrances will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o the funeral home....
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Susan G. Hickok

September 22, 2025

In accordance with her wish cremation will take place and a graveside service will be held on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Maple Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to OutFront Kalamazoo or the Kalamazoo...

Mabel E. Holmes

September 21, 2025

A funeral service to honor her life will be held at Joldersma & Klein on Monday, September 29, 2025, beginning at 11:00 am. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, one hour prior to the service. Interment wi...
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Robert L. Maxwell

September 21, 2025

No public services are planned; Memorial contributions may be made to Kalamazoo Public Library, in c/o the funeral home....
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Charlotte M. Van Der Bos

September 20, 2025

A funeral service to celebrate her life will be held at Joldersma & Klein on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, beginning at 11:00 AM. The family will receive friends at the funeral home beginning at 10:00 AM, one hour prior to the service. Interment w...

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Patricia A. Sarquiz

September 19, 2025

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Oakland Drive Christian Church, 7331 Oakland Dr., Portage. Friends may call on the family one hour prior to the service at the church, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Pat will ...
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Deborah L. Winegar

September 18, 2025

No public services are planned. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, in c/o the funeral home....

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C. Arthur Nevins

September 18, 2025

No public services are planned. Art will be laid to rest with his parents at Riverside Cemetery, Kalamazoo. Contributions in his memory may be made to Centrica Care navigators, in c/o the funeral Home....

Jack M. Winters

September 17, 2025

Cremation will take place, and a memorial celebration of his life will be held October 12, 2025 from 1-5 pm at the Dock at Bayview 12504 E D. Ave Richland, MI 49083. Memorial contributions may be made to the ASPCA, c/o the funeral home....

Beverly Jean Kern

September 15, 2025

A funeral service in witness to Jean’s life and faith will be held on Friday, September 26, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Texas Corners Bible Church, 7780 S. 8th St., Kalamazoo. Friends may call on the family one hour prior to the service at the church be...
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Travis J. Narlock

September 14, 2025

A Celebration of Travis will be held Sunday September 28, 2025 at Tyler Field Park, 203 Liberty St. Paw Paw MI 49079 from Noon to 3pm. Please join us to share our love and memories of Travis. ...
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Thomas A. Kayser

September 14, 2025

A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, 212 S. Park St., Kalamazoo. Friends may call on the family one hour prior to the service at the church beginning at 10:00 a.m. Interment in ...
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Barbara J. Owen

September 13, 2025

A memorial visitation will be held Thursday September 25, 2025, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home, 917 S. Burdick St., Kalamazoo. Contributions in her memory may be made to SPCA of Southwest Michigan. ...

Ray E. Burns

September 13, 2025

Cremation will take place, and a memorial service to honor and celebrate his life will be held at Prairie Home Cemetery in Climax, Michigan on Saturday October 11, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. Friends and family may share a condolence message online at www.jo...
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Ronald D. Daniel

September 12, 2025

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Dianna L. Buckhout

September 10, 2025

In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place and no services are scheduled. Dianna’s kindness will be missed by all who knew her. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or St. Jude Children’s Research hospit...
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Frank E. Sajdak

September 9, 2025

In accordance with his wish private family services will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o the funeral home. ...

Elaine C. Clark

September 8, 2025

Funeral services and Interment will be private....

Nancy L. Moore

September 7, 2025

In accordance with her wish cremation will take place and a service to honor her life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, c/o the funeral home....

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Ronald J. Baas

September 7, 2025

Ron’s wishes were to be cremated with no funeral service. Memorial contributions may be made to Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes or Centrica Care Navigators Hospice c/o the funeral home or charity of your choice. ...
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Robert L. Swisher

September 6, 2025

A memorial visitation will be held on Monday, September 15, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home, 917 S. Burdick St., Kalamazoo. Memorial contributions may be made to Robert's family (checks made payable to Mindy Si...