Obituaries Archive

3 Messages

David E. Buck

December 31, 2019

The family will receive friends at the funeral home beginning at 10:00 AM, one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Liberty Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Pine Rest Christian Hospital or the Phillips AFC Home, c/o th...
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Doris C. Smith

December 29, 2019

In accordance with her wishes, cremation will take place and a private family service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to SPCA of Southwest Michigan. ...

Vicki L. Kahl

December 28, 2019

The family is planning a private memorial event. Those wishing to make a lasting gift in memory of Vicki are asked to consider the charity one’s choice, c/o the funeral home....

Kathleen A. Egelston

December 28, 2019

Services are private. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2211 N. Oak Park Ave., Chicago, IL 60707, would be greatly appreciated. ...

Danny A. Sparks

December 27, 2019

In accordance with his wish cremation has taken place and the family will hold a service at a later date. Memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice, c/o the funeral home....
4 Messages

Orianne B. Lemay

December 25, 2019

A celebration of Orianne’s life is planned for a later date. Those wishing to make a lasting gift in Orianne’s memory are asked to consider SPCA of Southwest Michigan, c/o the funeral home....
1 Message

R. Eugene "Gene" Orwig

December 18, 2019

A memorial service will be held at one of his favorite spots to eat, Bucky’s Restaurant on December 28 at 2:30PM, with a luncheon to follow. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Southwest Michigan Hospice or the Senior Services Voluntee...

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Robert G. Bloomquist

December 18, 2019

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at 2:00 PM at First Presbyterian Church, 321 South St., Kalamazoo, MI 49007. Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church Music Program or Hospice Care of Southwest Mich...

Paul L. Westerville

December 17, 2019

A memorial moment will take place during the Sunday morning worship service at Oak Grove Bible Church, Kalamazoo this December 29, where Paul attended the last four years, playing the piano and teaching adult Sunday School. Burial will take place in...

Christopher M. Chadderdon

December 17, 2019

The family is planning a memorial event after the holidays. Memorial contributions may be made to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, c/o the funeral home....

Wilhelm Forster

December 16, 2019

In accordance with his wishes, cremation will take place and a gathering to celebrate Bill’s life will be held later on. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Bronson Hospital’s Hospital Hospitality House ...
5 Messages

Keith E. Bearup

December 14, 2019

The family is planning a memorial event to be held in the Spring, with a date yet to be determined. Those wishing to make a lasting gift in Keith’s memory are asked to consider OutFront of Kalamazoo, c/o the funeral home....

Aija V. Kengis

December 13, 2019

A service to commemorate Aija’s life will be held on Saturday, December 21, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church 1747 West Milham, Portage. Friends may greet the family one hour before the service beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the chu...
26 Messages

Gordon W. Waters

December 12, 2019

A service to celebrate Fro’s life will be held on Friday, December 20, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Yorkville Community Church, 11523 E D Ave., Richland, MI 49083. Private interment will take place at Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park – South. Memorial contribu...
15 Messages

Gloria K. Rayman

December 11, 2019

A memorial service to honor her life will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, December 28, 2019, beginning at 12:00 PM. The family will receive friends at the funeral home beginning at 11:00 AM, one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributi...
4 Messages

Robyn S. Smith

December 10, 2019

The family is planning a private memorial gathering to be held after the holidays. The family is especially grateful to the staff of ROI for the care and love given to Robyn. Memorial contributions may be made to Residential Opportunities Inc., c/o ...
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Rebecca S. Barber

December 9, 2019

A memorial celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2019, at the funeral home from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan, c/o the funeral home. ...

Genevieve Bearss

December 9, 2019

A Mass of Christian Burial will be said on Monday, December 30, 2019 at 11:00 a.m., at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, 936 Lake Street, Kalamazoo. Friends may call on the family one hour prior to the service at the church beginning at 10:00 a.m. In...

Babe Ruimveld

December 6, 2019

A funeral service will be held on Friday, December 13, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Calvary Bible Church, 855 S. Drake Rd., Kalamazoo, MI 4009. Visitation will be held on Thursday at the funeral home from 5:00 – 7:00 PM and one hour prior to the service at ...
4 Messages

James V. Picard

December 4, 2019

A private family memorial event will be held at a later date. Those wishing to make a lasting gift in Jim’s memory are invited to remember Alcoholics Anonymous, c/o the funeral home, or the ASA Social Fund for Hidden Peoples, 1323 Fairstead Ln; Pi...
3 Messages

Steve Gianakis

December 4, 2019

A memorial visitation will be held at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. ...

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Gordon G. Eriksen

December 2, 2019

Memorial donations may be directed to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan or the Heritage Community Foundation of Kalamazoo. Per Gordon’s wishes, there will be no services. Burial will take place at Ft. Custer National Cemetery at a later date. Fami...
3 Messages

Sally Jo Bennett

November 30, 2019

In accordance with her wish, cremation has taken place and her cremated remains will be laid to rest at Churchill Downs. A celebration of her life will be announced at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Associat...

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Richard "Dick" B. Glass

November 29, 2019

In accordance with his wish cremation will take place and a memorial service to honor his life will be held in the spring and interment will be at Ft. Custer National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Kalamazoo County Humane ...
2 Messages

Ava M. Lane

November 29, 2019

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, December 3, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Ever Rest Memorial Park, 3941 S. Westnedge, Kalamazoo. Memorial contributions may be made to Park Place Assisted Living, c/o the funeral home....
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Arvida K. Price

November 28, 2019

A Celebration of her Life is being held on December 22, 2019 at 1:00pm at the Craftsman Chop House in Portage. Memorial contributions may be made to Boys and Girls Club of Kalamazoo. ...
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Sandra L. Priester

November 25, 2019

A memorial gathering celebrating Sandra’s life will be held during the Priester Family bonfire on Friday night, November 29, 2019, at 5:30 p.m. at the home of her son, 11595 S. 23rd St, Vicksburg. Memorial contributions may be made to Kairos Dwell...
3 Messages

Constance J. Costello

November 20, 2019

The family is planning a private memorial service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Josh Costello to assist with funeral expenses....

Betty A. Davidson

November 20, 2019

A funeral service will take place at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at 1:00 PM. Interment will follow at Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park – South. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday from 5:00 – 8...
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William S. Walker

November 20, 2019

In accordance with his wish cremation will take place and a memorial will be held later. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Rose Arbor Hospice Residence, c/o the funeral home....