Obituaries Archive

4 Messages

Monica L. Fries

December 27, 2020

Jessica would like to thank the nurses and staff at Grace Hospice of Kalamazoo for their care and support, of mom, during the last couple of months.  Please feel free to leave a condolence message for Monica’s family....
6 Messages

Wanda M. Gibbons

December 26, 2020

The family is planning a memorial service when it is safe to be together again. Their desire is that everyone stay safe and healthy.  Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southwest Michigan, c/o the funeral home....

Lillian Cahow

December 25, 2020

The family is planning a private graveside service at Maplewood Cemetery in Reading, MI. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Association of University Women , c/o the funeral home....
9 Messages

Brenda J. Nutter

December 22, 2020

A private service for immediate family only will be organized in the near future....

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David C. Scheffers

December 20, 2020

Visitation will take place at 12 p.m. at Calvary Bible Church, one hour prior to the service Tuesday, December 29, 2020. The funeral service is scheduled to begin at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Bret Laird officiating, along with Pastor Larry Messer of Batt...
6 Messages

Evelyn J. Van Donselaar

December 19, 2020

A family graveside service was held at Grand Prairie Cemetery. The family requests that memorial donations go to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan, https://www.hospiceswmi.org/give/....
3 Messages

Robert L. Sternaman

December 18, 2020

A graveside service will be held at Comstock Cemetery on Tuesday, December 22 at 1:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice....

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4 Messages

Emerson E. Eidson

December 18, 2020

Given the extraordinary circumstances, there are no plans for service at this time. Memorial contributions may be made to Kalamazoo Loaves and Fishes or the Employee Appreciation Fund of Friendship Village, c/o the funeral home....

Diana K. Tiller

December 18, 2020

No services are being planned at this time. Diana will be laid to rest next to her husband at Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Rose Arbor Hospice Residence, c/o the funeral home....
4 Messages

Mary L. Travis

December 17, 2020

In accordance with Mary’s wish, she will be cremated and a committal service will take place at Hillside Cemetery in Plainwell at a later date....
1 Message

Linda M. Emmons

December 17, 2020

In accordance with her wish, cremation will take place and no service will be held. Private interment will take place at Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park – South. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kalamazoo Humane Society or SPCA of Southwest Mi...
5 Messages

Ray V. Patterson

December 17, 2020

In accordance with his wishes, cremation will take place and a strictly private family gathering to celebrate his life will take place on Wednesday January 6, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home.  For those that wish to view the service, please f...
4 Messages

Sylvia L. Hoyt Bussema

December 17, 2020

A private graveside service to remember Sylvia’s life is being planned. She will be laid to rest next to her first husband, James Hoyt in Riverside Cemetery, Kalamazoo.  Memorial contributions may be made to Haven Reformed Church or Hospice of Sou...

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7 Messages

Harry N. Adler

December 15, 2020

A private graveside service with full military honors will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to Kairos Dwelling....

Warren C. Juhl

December 15, 2020

No services are scheduled at this time....
12 Messages

Amber M. Walker

December 14, 2020

A celebration of Amber’s life will take place on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at 1:00 PM at The Church Keeler, 63627 Territorial Rd., Hartford, MI 49057....
3 Messages

Margaret G. deMink

December 13, 2020

A committal service will be held at Ft. Custer National Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Richland Community Library or Kalamazoo Institute of Arts....
2 Messages

Helen M. Schweinsberg

December 12, 2020

A family celebration of Helen’s life will take place at a later date. The family would like to extend special thanks to the staff of Woodside Special Care Unit at Friendship Village for their compassionate care and concern for Helen, especially in ...
3 Messages

Barabra Jean Kissinger

December 11, 2020

A funeral mass will be held at St. Monica's Catholic Church, Kalamazoo, Thursday, December 17, 2020 at 11:00 am, followed by graveside service at Vicksburg Cemetery at 12:30 pm; all in attendance are requested to wear a mask and maintain social dista...
4 Messages

Bradley J. Crawford

December 11, 2020

Out of respect for social distancing, a private family memorial service to honor Brad’s life will be held on Saturday, December 19, 2020, beginning at 1:00 PM, other’s wishing to attend may do so through a live broadcast. Please visit www.immanue...
9 Messages

Patti G. Petersen

December 11, 2020

A memorial may be scheduled when gatherings are once again safe. In honor of her love for animals memorial contributions may be made in Patti’s memory to SPCA of Southwest Michigan, c/o the funeral home or on their website at https://www.spcaswmich...
1 Message

Patricia J. (Savage) Everts

December 10, 2020

No service is currently planned, a celebration will happen in the Spring/Summer when it is safely allowed. In lieu of flowers, donation can be made in her honor to Elara Caring Hospice Foundation, P.O. Box 58, Jackson, MI, 49204. Please make checks p...
3 Messages

Marlene S. Burson

December 10, 2020

In accordance with her wish’s cremation will take place and she will be laid to rest at Schoolcraft cemetery. A memorial service for family and friends will held in 2021, date and time to be announced. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kala...
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Lois E. Olson

December 9, 2020

Lois will be laid to rest at Fort Custer National Cemetery with Lyle.  Family is planning a ceremony to honor Lois’ life later, when gathering together is safe again, to allow for a proper celebration and the closeness she would have loved. Memori...
3 Messages

Genevieve A. Kuki

December 9, 2020

According to her wishes, cremation has taken place.  There will be a private internment.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan or a charity of your choice, c/o the funeral home....
2 Messages

Mary Lou Jansen Bienz

December 8, 2020

In accordance with Mary Lou’s wish, cremation will take place and a memorial service to honor her life will be held at a later date so that all may attend. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice, c/o the funeral home....
4 Messages

June S. Dykstra

December 7, 2020

She lives on in our hearts as a faithful reminder of all of God’s great blessings! Due to current circumstances services will be held at a later date. Memorials in memory of June’s life may be made to the Kalamazoo Deacon’s Conference, Kalamazo...
6 Messages

Robin G. Welburn

December 7, 2020

A funeral service to honor Robin’s life will be held on Friday, December 11, 2020, beginning at 2:00 PM, at West Kalamazoo Christian Church, 454 S. Drake Rd. Kalamazoo, MI 49009, with Pastor Michel Dafoe officiating. A visitation will be held at th...
5 Messages

Dennis K. Andruson

December 6, 2020

In accordance with his wish, he will be laid to rest privately at Riverside Cemetery with Fr. Bryce Buffenbarger officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to West Michigan Cancer Center and The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church c/o the funeral...
5 Messages

Charliece J. Miller

December 4, 2020

A service for Charliece will be held at a future date when it is safer for all to gather and share their memories. Memorials may be made to Messiah Lutheran Church, 185 W Fifth St, Constantine, MI 49042....