Obituaries Archive


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Robert W. Maze

October 11, 2019

Friends and family are welcomed to join us for a prompt full military honor ceremony at Fort Custer National Cemetery, 15501 Dickman Rd, Augusta, MI, on Wednesday, October 23, 2019, at 2:30 p.m. For those attending please meet at the Cortege Assembl...

Barbara J. Johnson

October 7, 2019

Friends may call on the family on Thursday, October 10, 2019, at Southridge Reformed Church, 6726 Texas Drive, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A service to witness to Barb’s life and faith will be held at Southridge Church on Friday, October 11, 2019, ...

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Louis K. Irons

October 5, 2019

The family will receive friends on Wednesday evening, October 9, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home, 917 S. Burdick St. The family will have a private graveside service later in the week at Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Memoria...
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Marjorie D. Carter

October 3, 2019

A service to commemorate her life will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at the Kiva Room of Friendship Village, 1400 North Drake Road, Kalamazoo, MI 49006. Memorials may be made to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan, c/o the funera...

Clarice W. Start

October 1, 2019

A service to celebrate her life will be held on Saturday, October 12, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church, 315 W. Michigan Ave. Kalamazoo. She will be interred at Sixty Cemetery in Oneida, County, NY. Memorials may be made to Kalamazoo Coll...
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Robert Nagler

September 29, 2019

In lieu of sending flowers, friends are encouraged to make donations to the American Friends Service Committee or other worthy organization as they feel so moved....
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Julia Orosz

September 27, 2019

The family will greet friends on Friday, October 4, 2019 at the funeral home beginning at 2 p.m. for a time of visitation, immediately followed by a funeral service, beginning at 3 p.m., with Pastor James Dyke officiating. Julia will be laid to rest ...

Betty J. Hamilton

September 24, 2019

A funeral service will be held on Friday, September 27, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home, with visitation taking place one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Prairie Home Cemetery in Richland. In lieu of flowers, me...

Guna Sillers

September 24, 2019

The family is planning a memorial service at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Latvian Center Garazers of Three Rivers. ...
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Angela A. Hill

September 22, 2019

The family is planning a private memorial event at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to American Kidney Foundation or the American Cancer Society. The family wishes to thank all the doctors and nurses at Bronson and Borgess Hospitals, ...

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Raymond DeVries

September 22, 2019

A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 25, 2019 at 2:00 PM at Milwood Community Church, 3306 Lovers Ln., Kalamazoo, MI 49001, where a visitation will take place one hour prior to the service. Private interment with military honors will be...
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Sandra N. Nagel

September 21, 2019

In accordance with her wish cremation will take place and she will be laid to rest with Edmund at Holy Cross Cemetery in Saginaw. Memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice, c/o the funeral home....
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Jack L. Thrasher

September 21, 2019

A time to honor Jack’s life will be held on Wednesday, September 25, 2019, in the chapel ant Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park South, beginning at 1:00 PM. Memorials may be made to Kairos Dwelling, c/o the funeral home...

Dorothy L. Jansen

September 17, 2019

A funeral service will be held on Friday, September 20, 2019, beginning at 12:00 PM at Westwood CRC 620 Northampton Rd., Kalamazoo, MI 49006. The family will receive friends at the church beginning at 11:00 AM, one hour prior to the service. In Wisco...
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Geraldine L Noble

September 16, 2019

In accordance with Jeri’s wishes, there will be no service and cremation will take place. Special thanks to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan and to all of the people who have given of themselves to assist with Jeri’s care. There are simply too ...
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Virginia M. Rantz

September 16, 2019

A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2019, beginning at 11:00 AM, at Texas Corners Bible Church, 7780 S. 8th St. Kalamazoo, MI 49009, with Pastor David Thompson officiating. Memorial contributions may be ma...
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Madeline R. Williams

September 15, 2019

A funeral service will be held on Friday, September 20, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home with Fr. Ron Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park – South. Visitation will take place at the funeral...
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Chase M. Lentz

September 15, 2019

A memorial service to celebrate Chase’s life will be held at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at 11:00 AM. Visitation will take place at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be ...
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Mary M. Riebe

September 12, 2019

A local memorial service will be held on Wednesday, September 25, 2019, at 3:00 p.m. at the Fountains at Bronson Place, 1700 Bronson Way, Kalamazoo. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, September 21, 2019, at 10:30 a.m. at Ss...
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Gerrie Durian-Napp

September 12, 2019

A memorial service will take place on Monday, September 16, 2019 at 1:00 PM at North Park Reformed Church, 1316 Barney Rd., Kalamazoo, MI 49004, with Rev. Paul Fazio officiating. A time of visitation will take place on Monday at the church beginning ...
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Georgia A. Heuser

September 12, 2019

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 18th from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home in Kalamazoo. A funeral service for Georgia will be held on Thursday, September 19th beginning at 12 p.m. at Hartford United Methodist...

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James A. Walker, Sr.

September 11, 2019

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, September 16, 2019 at 11:00 AM at St. Clare Catholic Church, 23126 M-86, Centreville, MI 49032, with Frs. Antony Rajesh and R. Mathias as celebrants. A time of visitation will take place at the churc...
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Dr. Allen Zagarell

September 10, 2019

In accordance with his wish no services are being held; instead, like Dr. Allen, please celebrate every moment life has to offer. ...

Patricia A. Bell

September 8, 2019

No services are being planned at this time. Memorial contributions may be made to Amber Place Assisted Living Center. ...

Erna Jankavs

September 8, 2019

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at Riverside Cemetery in Kalamazoo. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to one of the these organizations: Latvian Evangelical Lutheran Church, 122...

Edith M. Gordon

September 7, 2019

In memory of Edith Gordon, donations may be made to Kairos Dwelling Home Hospice: Kairos Dwelling 2945 Gull Road Kalamazoo, MI 49048....
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Scott J. Orr

September 6, 2019

A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at 1:00 PM. A time of visitation will take place at the funeral home, one hour prior to the service. Scott will be greatly missed ...

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Clair A. Marr

September 4, 2019

The family is having a private time of remembrance commemorating Clair’s life. Memorials may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, c/o the funeral home....

Jean M. Wenz

September 1, 2019

A Memorial in Jean’s honor will be held at a later date this Fall. In lieu of flowers, please donate to a hospice of your choice: Jean was well cared for at Rose Arbor Hospice, 5473 Croyden Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49009...
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Vida A. Groth

September 1, 2019

A memorial service to celebrate Vida’s life will take place at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at 11:00 AM. Interment will be at Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park – North. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Ca...