Obituaries Archive

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Deborah Boswell-Hall

June 26, 2024

A memorial service to honor and celebrate her life will be held on Saturday, July 6, 2024, beginning at 11:00 AM, at St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, 9800 East BC Ave, Richland, MI 49083. Memorial contributions may be made to GBS/CIDP Foundation, ...

Gloria Jean Agate

June 26, 2024

In place of donations, the family asks that you spend time with your mothers, while you can. If they have already passed, there are plenty of places that work with seniors who would love help from volunteers. Your time is the most precious thing y...

Esther G. Green

June 24, 2024

No services were held. Esther will be laid to rest next to Robert at Genessee Prairie Cemetery, Oshtemo Twp. Contributions in her memory may be made to St. John the Evangelist Church, in c/o the funeral home....
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Oma Jean Walker

June 23, 2024

A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, June 28, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Clare Roman Catholic Church, 23126 M-86, Centreville. Friends may call on the family one hour prior to the service at the church beginning at 10:00 a.m. Oma will be laid to ...

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Paul H. Cochran

June 22, 2024

Paul will be laid to rest in a graveside service with full military honors at Ft. Custer National Cemetery, 15501 Dickman Rd., Augusta, on Monday, July 1, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. Those wishing to attend should meet in the cortege assembly area of the ceme...

Joseph VanBruggen

June 22, 2024

A memorial visitation to honor and celebrate his life will be held at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home, 917 S. Burdick St., on Saturday, July 20, 2024, from 11:00 am to 1:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital,...
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Elaine J. Brouwer

June 20, 2024

A memorial service to honor and celebrate Elaine’s life will be held at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home on Friday, June 28, 2024, at 2:30 PM. The family will receive friends beginning at 1:30 PM, one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at ...

Keith A. Mica

June 18, 2024

No public services are planned. Memorial contributions may be made to Kairos Dwelling, in c/o the funeral home....

Jamie A. Landry

June 18, 2024

Memorial services are being planned for a later date and time. Memorial contributions may be made to, in c/o the funeral home....
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Beverly B. Munson

June 17, 2024

The family is planning a private memorial event. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kalamazoo Nature Center, in c/o the funeral home....
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Delores Busching

June 17, 2024

Dee will be interred in a graveside service on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at Ft. Custer National Cemetery, 15501 Dickman Rd., Augusta. Those wishing to attend should meet in the cortege assembly area at 9:45 a.m. Memorial contributions m...

Joseph M. Mihelich

June 16, 2024

A memorial mass will be held on Friday, July 12, 2024, beginning at 11:00 AM, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 936 Lake St. Kalamazoo, MI 49001, with Fr. Leo Cartagena officiating. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the ser...

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Roger L. Dereske

June 15, 2024

No public services are being held. Roger will be laid to rest at Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice, in c/o the funeral home. ...

Robert A. Buck Jr.

June 14, 2024

In accordance with his wish cremation will take place and a private memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kalamazoo Humane Society, c/o the funeral home. ...
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Norma M. Stafford

June 12, 2024

There will be a 'Celebration of Life' Gathering for Norma Stafford with friends and family on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at 11:00 AM at the Westwood United Methodist Church, 538 Nichols Rd, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49006. Refreshments and light lunch...
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Nancy L. Smith

June 10, 2024

A memorial service will be held on Monday, June 24, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. at the Artisan of Heritage Community, 2300 Portage Rd., Kalamazoo. Those wishing to attend are encouraged to come with photographs and memories of Nancy. Memorial contributions m...

Patricia K. Doorlag

June 8, 2024

In accordance with her wish, cremation will take place and a memorial service to honor and celebrate her life will be held on Sunday, June 30, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM with a service beginning at 2:00 PM at Centerpoint Church, 2345 10th St. N. K...

David C. Parent

June 7, 2024

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Heart Association (www.heart.org) or the American Lung Association (www.lung.org) in his memory. David Charles Parent will be dearly missed and forever remembered by those...

Clifford O. Davidson

June 4, 2024

A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, June 28, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 504 S. Westnedge Ave., Kalamazoo. Friends may call on the family one hour prior to the service at the church beginning at 10:00 a.m., and ...
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Tina M. Brewster

June 3, 2024

No services are planned at this time. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice, in c/o the funeral home....

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Robert T. DeRushia

June 2, 2024

A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home, 917 S. Burdick St., Kalamazoo. Memorial contributions may be made to Centrica Care Navigators, in c/o the funeral home....

Walter M. Long Sr.

June 1, 2024

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

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Garland L. Mattix

June 1, 2024

In accordance with his wish cremation will take place and Garland will be laid to rest at Ft. Custer National Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice, c/o the funeral home. ...
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Clarence W. Ray

May 31, 2024

A visitation will be held at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home on Friday, June 7, 2024, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. A funeral will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, June 8, 2024, beginning at 12:00 PM; the family will receive friends beginning at 1...

Sonya Capps

May 30, 2024

A service in witness to Kate’s life and faith will be held on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at 11:00 a.m at Northeastern Baptist Church, 6536 East G Ave., Kalamazoo. Friends may call on the family one hour prior to the service at the church beginning at...
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Ronnie "Ron" Vegh

May 29, 2024

In accordance with Ron’s wishes cremation will take place and a celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the West Michigan Cancer Center c/o the funeral home. ...
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Lois Reynolds

May 26, 2024

A funeral service to honor and celebrate her life will be held at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home on Thursday, June 6, 2024, beginning at 1:00 p.m. The family will receive friends beginning at 12:00 p.m., one hour prior to the service. Interment w...
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Thelma E. Reitler

May 25, 2024

A memorial mass will be said on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church, 1628 East G Ave, Parchment. Friends may call on the family one hour prior to the service at the church beginning at 10:00 a.m. Thelma will be...
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Timothy A. Davidson

May 24, 2024

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. noon at St. Andrew Community Church, 3631 Covington, Kalamazoo, with Tim’s pastor and friend, the Rev. Jim Dyke officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Alano Club...
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Joseph R. Daugherty

May 22, 2024

A memorial service to honor and celebrate his life will be held on Friday, June 21, 2024, beginning at 1:00 p.m., at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 936 Lake St. Kalamazoo, MI 49001 with Fr. Leo Cartagena officiating. The family will receive friends at t...