Obituaries Archive


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James F. Droste

September 17, 2020

A private committal service with full military honors will take place at Ft. Custer National Cemetery in Augusta, Michigan. Memorial contributions in Jim’s memory may be made to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan....

Lyndel Johnson

September 15, 2020

The family is planning a private memorial service at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan, c/o the funeral home....
2 Messages

Kristy M. Moore

September 14, 2020

In accordance with her wish cremation will take place and private family services will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society, c/o the funeral home....
1 Message

Rita J. Boyer

September 11, 2020

In accordance with her wish cremation will take place and she will be laid to rest privately at Genesee Prairie Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to West Michigan Cancer Center or Hospice Care of S. W. Michigan, c/o the funeral home....
6 Messages

Gilma K. Softas

September 7, 2020

A private family memorial service has taken place at St. Ambrose Catholic Church. Donations in Gilma’s memory may be made to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan or Grace Valley Assisted Living, c/o the funeral home. ...
2 Messages

Carol L. Lipski

September 7, 2020

A private committal service to honor her life will be held at Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Rose Arbor Hospice Residence, c/o the funeral home....
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George E. Puckett

September 7, 2020

A committal service will take place on Saturday, September 19, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. at Roof Cemetery in Climax, Michigan with Pastor Chad Speer officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan. ...

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Mark A. Harrington

September 6, 2020

In accordance with his wishes, cremation will take place and a gathering to celebrate his life will be held on Monday, September 14, 2020 at Spring Valley Church, from 6-8 p.m. He will be laid to rest with full military honors at Fort Custer National...

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Willard L. Nieboer

September 5, 2020

In accordance with COVID-19 restrictions, a private funeral service will take place at Heritage Christian Reformed Church. Burial with full military honors will be held at Ft. Custer National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may b...

Rose E. Parniske

September 5, 2020

A private family celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions in Rose’s memory may be given to the Alzheimer’s Association....
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James E. Ready

September 4, 2020

In accordance with Jim’s wish, cremation will take place and a celebration of his life will take place at a later date....

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Robert W. Davidson

September 4, 2020

No services are being planned. Bob and Betty will be laid to rest at Mt. Ever Rest Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kalamazoo SPCA, c/o the funeral home....

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Robert J. Miller

September 4, 2020

In accordance with his wishes, cremation will take place and a memorial will be held in June, 2021 at the American Legion in South Haven, Michigan. Memorial contributions in Robert’s memory may be made to a charity of one’s choice, c/o the funera...
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Michael A. Pineda

August 31, 2020

In accordance with his wish cremation will take place and private family services will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to Wheatland Music Organization, c/o the funeral home. Family and friends may share a condolence message online at ww...

Betty M. Snyder

August 30, 2020

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at First Reformed Church of Portage, 7905 S. Westnedge Ave., Portage, MI 49002, beginning at 11:00 AM, Pastor Clayton Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park â...

Betty Lou Decker

August 28, 2020

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, September 17, at 10:00 a.m. at Schoolcraft Cemetery, with her grandson, The Reverend David Zomer officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to American Red Cross, c/o the funeral home. ...

Beth M. Dieterman

August 27, 2020

There will be no formal services held. Memorial contributions may be made to SPCA of Kalamazoo, c/o the funeral home. ...
8 Messages

Janet R. Christianson

August 26, 2020

The family is planning a memorial service to be held at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, at a later date, when it is safe for us to be together again. Jan will be laid to rest in Grand Prairie Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice C...

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Millard E. Ross

August 25, 2020

In accordance with his wishes, cremation will take place and a private graveside service, with full military honors will take place on Thursday, September 3rd at Fort Custer National Cemetery located at 15501 Dickman Road, Augusta, Michigan. Family a...
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Stacy Phillips

August 23, 2020

No formal services are being planned. Stacy will be laid to rest next to her grandparents at St. Mark’s Memorial Garden, Coldwater, MI. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan, c/o the funeral home....

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Dennis A. MacDonald

August 23, 2020

A private committal service with military honors will take place at Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association....
3 Messages

Helen L. Lander

August 22, 2020

In lieu of a memorial service, Helen will be remembered by friends and family everywhere. Cremation has taken place and Helen’s ashes will be interred in the Columbarium at the First Presbyterian Church Kalamazoo. Contributions in Helen’s memory ...

Steven J. Monck

August 21, 2020

In accordance with his wish cremation will take place and private family services will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kalamazoo Humane Society, c/o the funeral home....
9 Messages

Marvis McCarty

August 21, 2020

The family is planning private celebration of Marvis’ life. Memorial contributions may be made to Eleanor’s Pantry or the American Lung Association, c/o the funeral home....

Bonnie S. Walls

August 20, 2020

In accordance with her wish’s cremation will take place and a private family gathering will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice, c/o the funeral home....
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Betty Richards

August 18, 2020

There will be a private graveside service with a celebration of life at a future date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Andrew’s Community Church or Elara Caring Hospice of Kalamazoo....
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Larry Koenig

August 17, 2020

In accordance with his wish cremation will take place and private family services will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kalamazoo Rod and Gun Club, c/o the funeral home....
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Joan M. Campbell

August 17, 2020

A private at-home celebration of life will be held at a date yet to be announced. To make a lasting gift in Joan’s memory you are asked to consider a donation to Community Living Options, in c/o the funeral home....
9 Messages

Wendy S. Krupka

August 17, 2020

Honoring Wendy’s wishes, cremation has been entrusted to Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home of Kalamazoo, no memorial service has been scheduled that this time. Those wishing an expression of sympathy may consider a memorial offering to the charity of...

Emelyn M. Winter

August 16, 2020

Emelyn will be laid to rest next to John in Grand Haven Lake Forest Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Aglow International, PO Box 1749, Edmonds, WA 98020....