Molly Ann Bergman

April 15, 1952 – August 31, 2024

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. Noon at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home, 917 S. Burdick St., Kalamazoo. Friends may call on the family one hour prior to the service at the funeral home, beginning at 11:00 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Centrica Care Navigators or SPCA of Southwest Michigan, in c/o the funeral home.

Obituary

Age 72, of Portage, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2024. Molly was born in Kalamazoo on April 15, 1952, the daughter of James Patrick and Mildred Evangelista (Cope) McGuire. On August 17, 1974, she married Donald Dale Bergman who survives her. Molly worked for many years in food service. When her family had been camping for several years at Warner Camp, she became Food Service Director there. During this time, she interacted with the children campers and built many strong friendships and relationships. Molly enjoyed playing tennis and competed nationally and won many awards. She also served as Tennis Coach at Comstock and Hackett High Schools. Her special interests included Siamese cats, eagles and frogs. She was a fan of Michael Jackson whose music she enjoyed. She had collected several items of his memorabilia, which she enjoyed buying and selling on eBay. She loved and was loved by her family. Besides her husband, Molly is survived by her children, Casey (Mandy) Younglove of Lansing, James Bergman of Portage; grandchildren, Violet and Kenzie; brothers, Clyde Frost, Tim (Lucy) McGuire, Michael Kevin McGuire; sisters-in-law, Linda McGuire, Debbie (Bill) Gates; nieces and nephews; and many friends. Molly was preceded in death by her parents; and her mother and father-in-law, Bill and Mabel Bergman; brother, Patrick McGuire.

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David and MaryJane Hames
2 years ago

Don we will all miss Molly, especially at the class reunions…she’s our “Vana White” (referring to the picture I sent you in the card) May all the memories of Molly keep her alive in all of your hearts!! Prayers and hugs to you and your family at this time, but she is with Jesus and is now whole again!

Mike & Pat Mulligan
2 years ago

Sorry for your loss Don, this is so sad to hear.

Karen Fleckenstein Morris
2 years ago

Rest in peace, Molly.

Scott & Julie VanderNoot
2 years ago

Don and family: Molly certainly was a good spirited person, with many interests. May she rest in peace.

Brian and Katie Town
2 years ago

Molly will be missed. May you find peace knowing that so many loved her.

Brenda Thomas
2 years ago

You will be so missed on our walks! I’m grateful you took the chance and asked to join us. We certainly had some fun times. I am picturing you soaring high on an eagle’s wings, my friend!! You’ll be forever in our hearts. My thoughts and prayers go out to you Don and family. She was loved by many!!