Obituaries Archive

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Roberta L. Doepke

November 29, 2020

A private family graveside service will take place at Bethania Cemetery in Justice, Illinois. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice....
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Janis Laurens

November 29, 2020

A private graveside service to lay Janis to rest will be held at Riverside Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Latvian Evangelical Lutheran United Church, Kalamazoo Latvian Hunting and Fishing Club or the Latvian Center Garezers, c/...
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Lyle F. Buckingham

November 28, 2020

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

Virgiline Percival

November 26, 2020

A private graveside service will be held in which Virgiline will be laid to rest with her husband at Mt. Ever Rest Memorial Park, 3941 S. Westnedge, Kalamazoo. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan, c/o the funeral ...
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Larry Whipple

November 24, 2020

In accordance with his wishes, cremation will take place and no services are scheduled at this time. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital....

Raquel Boodt

November 24, 2020

A private family service was held on December 5, 2020....
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Michael W. Howe

November 23, 2020

No services are being planned at this time. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association....

Katherine Louthan

November 22, 2020

A private family graveside service will be held at Mt. Ever Rest Memorial Park where she will be laid to rest next to her husband.  Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan, c/o the funeral home....

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James R. Forrest

November 22, 2020

The service for The Burial of the Dead will be held at a later date when it is safe for us to all be together again, at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 247 W. Lovell St, Kalamazoo MI.  The Rev. Dr. Randall Warren will officiate and preach the Gospel ...

Florence C. Weidner

November 21, 2020

The family is planning a private memorial service. Memorial contributions may be made to Tennessee Kids Belong, c/o the funeral home....

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Daniel V. Gilman

November 21, 2020

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, December 1, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. at Mt. Ever Rest Memorial Park South, 3841 S. Westnedge, Kalamazoo, where he will be laid to rest next to his parents and brother.  Memorial contributions may be made to Ame...

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Ronald H. Rus

November 19, 2020

A private graveside service will take place on Monday, November 23, 2020, at West Cooper Cemetery, where Ronald will be laid to rest. A celebration of life will be held next year, when family and friends are able to gather. In lieu of flowers, memori...
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Celia H. Nordin

November 19, 2020

A private graveside committal service will take place at Grand Prairie Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hope Reformed Church....

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Gerald "Jerry" Ogrin

November 18, 2020

Cremation will take place and no services are scheduled at this time. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Macular Degeneration Foundation or the American Cancer Society, c/o the funeral home....

Margaret A. Kirsch

November 18, 2020

A graveside service to honor her life will be held on Monday, November 30, 2020, beginning at 2:00 PM at Schoolcraft Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Sue’s Loving Care, c/o the funeral home....
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Laura Burrows

November 18, 2020

In light of our current situation with Covid-19 and wanting to keep everyone safe, there will not be a funeral. When all has passed by, the family will organize a memorial for her and have a celebration of life. Please feel free to honor Lori in your...
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Rose Marie Nowak

November 15, 2020

In accordance with her wish there will be no services at this time. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church or the American Diabetes Association, c/o the funeral home....
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Frederick C. Douglas

November 13, 2020

The service to celebrate Fred’s life and love will be held at a later date when it is safe to gather together once again. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the music program of First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo, In...
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Mildred L. Dalm

November 13, 2020

Private interment will take place at Ft. Custer National Cemetery and a memorial service will be announced at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans....

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James N. Ferguson

November 13, 2020

In accordance with his wishes, cremation will take place and no service will occur. Memorial donations may be made to Animal Rescue Project, 219 Peekstok, Kalamazoo, MI 49001, in honor of his beloved adopted cats and family’s volunteerism....

Quentin P. Smith

November 12, 2020

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Alice M. Deem

November 11, 2020

In accordance with Alice’s wishes, there will be no visitation or service, but a graveside service will be held at a later date at West Oshtemo Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan....
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Dr. Ellen H. Brinkley

November 11, 2020

In accordance with her wish cremation will take place and she will be laid to rest during a private ceremony at First United Methodist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, c/o the funeral home....
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Edmond G. Jaco

November 10, 2020

In accordance with his wishes, cremation will take place and a gathering with the family will take place at a later time. Friends and family are encouraged to leave a condolence message....
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Gerald D. Rapp

November 9, 2020

Per Jerry’s request there will not be a visitation or memorial service. The family is thankful for the support given by Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan during the past month....