Obituaries Archive

Karen L. Hoppel

November 15, 2018

A service commemorating Karen’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 1, at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home. Friends may call on the family for one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.  Memorial contributions may be ma...
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Maximus Jude King

November 14, 2018

No services are being planned at the present time....
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Susan Green

November 13, 2018

The family is planning a private memorial event at a later time. Memorial contributions may be made to Great Lakes Caring Hospice or Loaves and Fishes of Kalamazoo, c/o the funeral home....

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Richard Smit

November 12, 2018

A Celebration of Rick’s life will take place in the summer of 2019. Those wishing to make a lasting contribution in Rick’s memory are asked to consider the Humane Society of Kalamazoo, c/o the funeral home....
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Sheryl L. Hoogendyk

November 12, 2018

A memorial service to celebrate Sheryl’s life will take place at Southern Heights Christian Reformed Church, 4141 E. Hillandale Dr., Kalamazoo, MI 49008, on Friday, November 23, 2018 at 10 AM with Pastor Dan Sarkipato officiating. Visiting hours wi...

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Omar F. Hodgdon

November 12, 2018

He will be laid to rest at Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta, Michigan on Monday, November 18 2018. At this time, military honors will take place during a ceremony to be scheduled at a later time. Those wishing to write a condolence message ar...

John C. McElvain

November 11, 2018

The family is planning a private service at a later time.  Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice, c/o the funeral home....

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David A. Rowgo

November 10, 2018

David's memorial service will be held at New Day Community Church at 3600 Nichols Road in Kalamazoo, MI on Sunday, November 18th at 4:00 PM and will be followed by an acoustic music jam for those who wish to honor the memory of a fellow folk musician...
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Sharron Lou McCurdie

November 8, 2018

In accordance to her wishes, cremation will take place and she will be laid to rest at Riverside Cemetery at a later date.  Those wishing to leave a message of condolence, are encouraged to do so in Sharron’s personalized guest book on the website...
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Richard L. Fisher

November 8, 2018

Visitation will be Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at 10:00 a.m., with a memorial service to follow at 11:00 at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home.  Any memorial contributions should be to Hospice of SW Michigan. ...

Patricia Jeannene Rop

November 8, 2018

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Dennis L. Gilkison

November 6, 2018

A funeral service will be held at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow at Hope Cemetery, Texas Township. Visiting hours will take place on Friday at the funeral home from 2:00 – 4:00 a...

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Mary Jane Janusch- Peterman

November 3, 2018

A memorial service will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, November 8, 2018, beginning at 3:00 PM. The family will receive friends beginning at 2:00 one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s cho...

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Jack L. Mollohan

November 3, 2018

A memorial service is being planned for the spring of 2019. Memorial contributions may be made to the family to assist with final expenses, checks payable to Debbie Reaser or at their Go Fund Me account at: https://www.gofundme.com/final-expenses-fo...
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Carol J. Richards

October 31, 2018

A private committal service will take place at Ft. Custer National Cemetery where she will be laid to rest next to her husband, Carl. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Hospice, c/o the funeral home....

Donald C. Molby, Sr.

October 31, 2018

A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Southern Care Hospice, c/o the funeral home....
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Beverly K. Quakenbush

October 31, 2018

In accordance with her wishes cremation will take place and private memorials will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kalamazoo Animal Rescue Project or Leisure Time Condominiums (Bequest Fund), c/o the funeral home....
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Norman D. Keene

October 29, 2018

In accordance with his wishes, cremation will take place and visitation will be at Centre Avenue Church of God, located at 1917 East Centre Avenue in Portage, Michigan on Saturday, November 3rd, beginning at 2 p.m. with a memorial service to honor No...

Linda L. Lamb

October 29, 2018

No services are being planned at this time.  Memorial contributions may be made to, Community Living Options, c/o the funeral home....
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Evelyn M. Forshee

October 28, 2018

The family is planning a celebration of her life on Saturday, December 8, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. at the 12th Street Baptist Church. Friends may call on the family at the church beginning at noon, prior to the service. ...
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Carolyn Lee Drenth-Brinkert

October 27, 2018

A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at the funeral home on Friday, November 2, 2018, beginning at 2:00 PM. The family will receive friends prior to the service at the funeral home beginning at 1:00 PM. Private interment at Mt. Ever-...

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Duane A. Dykstra

October 27, 2018

A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held on Friday, Nov. 2, 2018, beginning at 11:30AM, at Gull Lake United Methodist Church, 8640 Gull Rd., Richland, MI 49083. The family will receive friends at the church beginning at 10:00 AM. Memoria...

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Elwood L. Grassi

October 26, 2018

According to his wishes, cremation will take place and interment with full military honors will be held at Ft. Custer National Cemetery in May of 2019. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project or the USO....
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Ernestine Thompson

October 25, 2018

In accordance with her wishes cremation will take place and a celebration of her life will take place, November 3, 2018 at Monte Horbe Church, 2501 Holmes Road, Ypsilanti, Michigan, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm.   Memorials may be made to Great Lakes Cari...
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Debra J. Hardin

October 20, 2018

In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place and no services are scheduled. Memorial contributions may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, c/o the funeral home....

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Eddie L. Ward

October 20, 2018

Cremation will take place and a memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to New Beginnings, c/o the funeral home....
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Robert S. Dykehouse

October 18, 2018

In accordance with his wishes, cremation will take place and family and friends are invited to gather to celebrate his life from 3:00 to 6:00 PM, at the Portage VFW, 8845 S. Sprinkle Rd. on Oct. 27, 2018. Memorial contributions may be made to the cha...

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Charles P. Willis

October 17, 2018

A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at 1:00 PM. A time of visitation will take place at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. Inurnment with full military ...

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Mark R. Bonhomme

October 16, 2018

Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday, October 20, 2018 at 11:00 AM at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 1628 East G Ave., Parchment, MI 49004. Fr. James O’Leary celebrant. Private interment with military honors will be at Ft. Custer Nati...
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Arthur F. Ziehlke

October 15, 2018

A private family memorial will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan, c/o the funeral home....