Kenneth J. Kline
February 2, 1949 – March 16, 2026
A Memorial Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 26, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home, 917 S. Burdick St., Kalamazoo. Memorial Contributions may be made to American Red Cross, in c/o the funeral home.
Obituary
Kenneth J. Kline age 77 of Kalamazoo, passed away Monday afternoon, March 16, 2026. Ken was born in Detroit, MI on February 2, 1949, the son of Henry John and Virginia Geraldine (Westfall) Kotkiewicz. On November 6, 1971, he married Sylvia Bibiana Gomez who survives him. Ken enjoyed fishing. He was a financial guy having worked for many years for the Internal Revenue Service. He loved following the stock market. Besides his wife, Ken is survived by his son, Christopher John Kline; daughter, Marta Maria (Brian) Chou; grandchildren, Maddox Chou, Vivianna Chou, Emmett Chou; brothers, Daniel (Miriam) Kline and Gary (Roxanna) Kline, M.D.; two nieces and a nephew; and many friends. Ken was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Janet Kline.
Dear Syl and family, I am so sorry to hear about my cousin Ken. May the Good Lord give you and all who knew and loved Ken, Strength as you journey on. Sincerely, Susan Westfall Holloway
To the family of Kenneth Kline, I am very sorry to hear of your loss. While I did not know Kenneth I am friends with Sylvia and am sending a virtual hug to her. The memorial video is beautiful and captures what a loving family man he was. The laughs, fun times and memorable adventures will be with you forever to cherish.