Obituaries Archive

7 Messages

Susan Marie Ellison

December 16, 2018

A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held on May 11, 2019 at Gull Lake United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Paws with a Cause (4646 S. Division, Wayland, MI 49348)....
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James F. Meisterheim

December 14, 2018

A memorial visitation will be held at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 from 4:00 – 6:00 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan, c/o the funeral home ....

Linda L. Rodenberger

December 14, 2018

The family is planning a memorial event at a future time. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or Veteran’s of Foreign War, c/o the funeral home....

Jennie Wolbers

December 12, 2018

A service to commemorate Jennie’s life will be held on Monday, December 17 at 1:00 p.m. at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home, 917 S. Burdick Street, with the Reverend AJ Gretz officiating. Friends may call on the family beginning at noon at the fu...

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Roland "Ron" C. Scheetz

December 11, 2018

The family is planning a private memorial event. Memorial contributions may be made to Rose Arbor Hospice, c/o the funeral home....
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Jerry L. Clear, Sr.

December 11, 2018

In accordance with his wishes, cremation will take place and a celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, December 15, 2018 at the Battle Creek Elks Lodge No. 131, 1200 Harmonia Rd., Battle Creek, MI 49037, beginning at 12:00 PM. Memorial cont...
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Robert Fader

December 11, 2018

Pursuant to his wishes, no services will be held. If you choose, please direct memorials to Hospice of Southwest Michigan or an animal rescue organization of your choice....

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Arthur M. Mann Jr.

December 9, 2018

A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held on Monday, December 17, 2018, beginning at 1:00 PM, at First United Methodist Church, 212 S. Park St., Kalamazoo, MI 49007. The family will receive visitors at the church beginning at 12:00 PM, on...
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Derek E. Geerlings

December 8, 2018

In accordance with his wishes, cremation will take place and a celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, January 12, 2019, at First United Methodist Church, 212 S. Park St., Kalamazoo, MI 49007, beginning at 11:00 AM, with Rev. Julie Kline of...
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Michael A. Speicher

December 8, 2018

Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 15, 2018 from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church located at 9800 East BC Avenue in Richland, Michigan. Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. with Frs. Joel Turmo and Terry Hau...
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Barry A. Cook

December 6, 2018

A service to commemorate Barry’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 15, at the New Apostolic Church, 3600 West Milham Avenue, Portage, with Evangelist Peter Cook officiating. Friends may meet with the family one hour prior to the...
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Franklin D. Phillips

December 4, 2018

A funeral service will be held on Monday, December 10, 2018 at 1:00 PM at Centre Ave. Church of God, 1917 E. Centre Ave., Portage, MI 49002. Interment will be at Alamo Center Cemetery. Visitation will take place at the church one hour prior to the se...

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Melvin E. Huggins

December 3, 2018

In accordance with his wishes cremation will take place and he will be laid to rest privately in Vermont. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bridgeport Animal Rescue Crew (BARC-CT 857 Post Rd. #235 Fairfield, CT 06824)....

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Lewis John Davidson

December 1, 2018

A memorial mass will be held on Friday, December 7, 2018, beginning at 11:00 AM, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 936 Lake St., Kalamazoo, MI 49001, with Msgr. Michael Hazard Officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday,...
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Sharon Lee Tuharsky

December 1, 2018

A service to celebrate her life and faith will be held at the funeral home on Friday, December 7, 2018, at 11:00 AM with Pastor Sam Butler officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. Private burial ...
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Josephine E. Adewusi

November 29, 2018

In accordance with her wishes cremation will take place and memorial services may be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, c/o the funeral home....
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Alfred M. Teske

November 29, 2018

A celebration of Al’s life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the West Michigan Cancer Center, c/o the funeral home....

MaryAnn J. Tarczon

November 29, 2018

No services are being planned at this time. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, c/o the funeral home....

Helen I. Daniels

November 29, 2018

The family is planning a memorial event at a later time. Those wishing to make a lasting memorial in Helen’s name are asked to consider Leader Dogs for the Blind, Paws for a Cause or the Kalamazoo Humane Society....
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Dorothy Penny

November 28, 2018

A memorial service is being planned for a later date. Memorial contributions in Barb’s memory may be made to the family to assist with final expenses....
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Sandra B. Hoeksema

November 24, 2018

A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held on Saturday, December 15, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Lakeland Reformed Church, 10442 S. Sprinkle Rd., Vicksburg, MI 49097; Pastor Ed Schmidt officiating. A time of visitation will take place at the churc...

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Donnie L. Reynolds

November 21, 2018

A memorial service to celebrate Don’s life will take place at First Free Will Baptist Church, 620 Moline St., Kalamazoo, MI 49048, on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018 at 12 o’clock noon. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society....
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Lloyd E. Sivley

November 19, 2018

No services are being planned. Memorial contributions may be made to Gift of Life, c/o the funeral home....
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Elroi M. Serunjogi

November 17, 2018

A funeral service will be held at 1 O'clock on Friday, November 23, 2018 at Trinity Temple SDA Church, 1615 East G Avenue, Parchment, MI 49004. The family will receive friends beginning at 12 O'clock, one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow...

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Dr. Edward Rouaan Carter

November 16, 2018

According to his wishes, cremation will take place and a family gathering of celebration will take place at a later time.  Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice, c/o the funeral home.  ...

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...