Obituaries Archive
February 27, 2021
The family is grateful for the loving care Ken received from the staff at Home Joy, Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan, and Rose Arbor Hospice. Private services will be conducted by Joldersma and Klein Funeral Home....
6 Messages
February 27, 2021
A graveside service for Dick will take place on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Riverside Cemetery in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Those wishing to attend his service are asked to socially distance and wear the required face covering. Memorial contri...
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February 26, 2021
Bob will be laid to rest at Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to Wounded Warrior Project....
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5 Messages
February 25, 2021
A private funeral and visitation will take place at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home. Entombment will be with his wife at Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park – South. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or St. Jude Childre...
1 Message
February 25, 2021
A funeral service to honor her life will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, March 4, 2021, beginning at 11:00 AM, with Rev. Jim Dyke officiating. The family will greet friends at the funeral home beginning at 10:00 AM, one hour prior to the ser...
10 Messages
February 24, 2021
In accordance with his wish cremation will take place and a private family service will be held in the Spring. Memorial contributions may be given to the charity of one’s choice, c/o the funeral home....
February 24, 2021
At this time, no service is scheduled. Memorial contributions in Jason’s memory may be made to InterAct of Michigan or the Kalamazoo Gospel Mission....
Veteran
February 23, 2021
The family is planning a memorial event to be held at a later time. Jerry will be interred with his wife, Sandy, at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, MI. Memorial contributions may be given to Gahagan Nature Center of Roscommon c/o the funeral ho...
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2 Messages
February 23, 2021
A service to celebrate his life will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, beginning at 11:00 AM, with Rev. Ron Hansen officiating. The family will greet guest at the funeral home one hour prior to the service beginning at 10:00 AM. ...
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February 22, 2021
A memorial service will be held at Northbridge Baptist Church 8824 Douglas Ave. Kalamazoo, MI 49009, on February 27, 2021, at 11:00 AM with Pastor Ray Brandon officiating. The family will greet friends at the church beginning at 9:30 AM prior to the ...
February 22, 2021
In accordance with Clair’s wishes cremation will take place and a memorial service to celebrate his life will be held in the Spring. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Lighthouse Conservancy, c/o the funeral home....
February 21, 2021
The family is planning a memorial service to be held at a later time. Those wishing to make a lasting gift in Genny’s memory are asked to consider Kalamazoo Loaves and Fishes....
7 Messages
February 21, 2021
In accordance with her wishes cremation will take place a memorial visitation will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, from 5:00-7:00PM. Memorial contributions may be given to the Borgess Foundation, c/o the funeral home. The famil...
February 21, 2021
The family is planning a memorial service to be held at a time when it is safe for all of us to be together again. Memorial contributions may be given to Trinity Lutheran Church....
4 Messages
February 19, 2021
A celebration of Terry’s life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be given to the American Heart Association....
Veteran
3 Messages
February 18, 2021
The family is planning a memorial event at a later date. Greg will be laid to rest at Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to Battle Creek Veterans Administration Medical Center, c/o the funeral home....
Veteran
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February 17, 2021
He has been cremated and there will be a celebration of life when the weather is appropriate. The family would like to thank the kind, caring and compassionate staff who had become part of his “family” at Vicinia Gardens for the care they gave Mi...
1 Message
February 17, 2021
In accordance with her wishes, cremation will take place and a gathering to celebrate her life will be held later on this spring, when it is safe to do so. Memorial contributions may be made to NPH/USA, care of the funeral home. Family and friends ar...
Veteran
3 Messages
February 16, 2021
A memorial service to celebrate Breezy’s life will take place on Friday, June 11, 2021, at Delton Community Church, 5380 Mooselodge Dr., Delton, MI; visitation will begin at 11:00 AM followed by the service at 12:00 PM. Memorial contributions may b...
7 Messages
February 15, 2021
In accordance with her wish cremation will take place and no services are scheduled. Memorial Contributions may be made to Talons Out Honor Flight, c/o the funeral home. Family and friends are encouraged to leave a condolence message. Joldersma &am...
Veteran
2 Messages
February 15, 2021
The family is planning to have a memorial service when it is safe for us to be together again. Don will be laid to rest next to his first wife, Mary at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to Kalamazoo Gospel Mission or God’s Kit...
5 Messages
February 14, 2021
A service to commemorate Mary's life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April, 22, 2021, at Westwood United Methodist Church, 538 Nichols Rd. Kalamazoo. Mary will be laid to rest next to her husband at Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Memorial co...
2 Messages
February 14, 2021
Lois will be laid to rest privately next to her husband at Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to Portage United Church of Christ or the Lucinda Hinsdale Stone Chapter NSDAR....
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February 14, 2021
In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place and a graveside service, with full military honors will take place at Fort Custer National Cemetery in the near future. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Portage, ca...
5 Messages
February 13, 2021
Family and friends will share memories of Lynne at a later date. Memorial contributions may be given to Heritage Community of Kalamazoo, a favorite charity or local food bank of one’s choice....
3 Messages
February 12, 2021
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 19, at St. Thomas More Catholic Student Parish, 421 Monroe St., Kalamazoo. The service will be live-streamed on the church's Facebook page. Louise will be inurned with he...
10 Messages
February 9, 2021
A Celebration of Life will take place at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home with immediate family only due to Covid restrictions. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of Southwest Michigan. Family and friends are encouraged to leave a...
9 Messages
February 7, 2021
The Mass of Christian Burial will be said on Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, 936 Lake Street, Kalamazoo. There will be no visitation prior to the service or at the funeral home. Bea will be laid to res...
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1 Message
February 6, 2021
A memorial service to celebrate Dick’s life will take place on Friday, February 12, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Spring Valley Church, 5240 Mt. Olivet Rd., Kalamazoo, MI 49004, Pastor Kyle Wartella officiating. Private interment will be held at East Cooper ...
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February 6, 2021
A gathering to celebrate Del’s life will be held at a later date followed by interment at Ft. Custer National Cemetery in Augusta, Michigan. Donations in his memory may be made to the Trinity Lutheran Church in Kalamazoo, Michigan or the VFW 1527 R...